Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Falcon Elementary School Of Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falcon Elementary School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Falcon Elementary School Of Technology's student population of 257 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Falcon Elementary School Of Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falcon Elementary School Of Technology is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falcon Elementary School Of Technology's ranking?
Falcon Elementary School Of Technology is ranked #1115 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Falcon Elementary School Of Technology often compared to?
Falcon Elementary School Of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Woodmen Hills Elementary School, Ellicott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Falcon Elementary School Of Technology?
257 students attend Falcon Elementary School Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Falcon Elementary School Of Technology students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falcon Elementary School Of Technology?
Falcon Elementary School Of Technology has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Falcon Elementary School Of Technology offer ?
Falcon Elementary School Of Technology offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Falcon Elementary School Of Technology part of?
Falcon Elementary School Of Technology is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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