About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Falcon School District NO. 49 in the County of EL Paso and
Meridian Ranch Elementary School is located in Falcon, CO and is one of 14 elementary schools in Falcon School District No. 49 In The County Of El Paso And. It is a public school that serves 595 students in grades PK-5.
Meridian Ranch Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Meridian Ranch Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Meridian Ranch Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Meridian Ranch Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Meridian Ranch Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Meridian Ranch Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Meridian Ranch Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Meridian Ranch Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
10480 Rainbow Bridge Dr, Falcon, CO 80831
(719) 495-8282
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Peyton Elementary School 2.3 miles | ![]() |
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| Falcon Elementary School 5.3 miles | ![]() |
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| Woodmen Hills Elementary School 5.3 miles | ![]() |
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| Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning 6.4 miles | ![]() |
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| Hope Montessori Academy 6.4 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 595
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Meridian Ranch Elementary School had 14% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
76%
Hispanic
13%
Two or More Races
5%
Black
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Falcon School District NO. 49 in the County of EL Paso and District Spending
$6,810Per Pupil
The Falcon School District NO. 49 in the County of EL Paso and spends $6,810 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 40% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Falcon School District NO. 49 in the County of EL Paso and District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Meridian Ranch Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Falcon School District NO. 49 in the County of EL Paso andTest Scores
About the CSAP
What is it?
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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