Meridian Ranch Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction FALCON, CO Grades PK–05 Town: Fringe Colorado Springs, CO SchoolScore™ C (61.5)
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Meridian Ranch Elementary School
FALCON, CO 80831
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (61.5)
670
Students
39.4
Teachers
17:1
Student:Teacher
(719)494-2909
Phone
http://www.d49.org/mres
Website

Meridian Ranch Elementary School is a public school administered by the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 district in FALCON, COLORADO, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 670 students enrolled; a 17:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Elementary School Average
Enrollment
670.0
State avg: 394.0
▲ 70% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.01:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▲ 11% worse
Free Lunch %
27.5%
State avg: 48.3%
▼ 43% better
School Details
School Name
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080387001843
State School ID
CO-1110-5779
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
10480 RAINBOW BRIDGE DRIVE
City
FALCON
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80831
County
El Paso County
Metro Area
Colorado Springs, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Fringe
Cong. District
0805
State Leg. Upper
08035
State Leg. Lower
08020
Latitude
38.9819
Longitude
-104.5896
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
670
Total Students
👩‍🏫
39.4
Teachers FTE
📐
17:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
39.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)39.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 184 27.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
El Paso County Colorado School District 49
LEAID
0803870
State LEA ID
CO-1110
Phone
(719)495-1100
Website
http://www.d49.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
PEYTON
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$367,493K
Federal Revenue
$25,364K
State Revenue
$250,286K
Local Revenue
$91,843K
Total Expenditure
$340,648K
Instruction Exp.
$145,181K
Support Services
$131,087K
Other Current Exp.
$4,983K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Meridian Ranch Elementary School

1
Falcon High School
PEYTON · High
0.7 mi
2
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
FALCON · Elementary
1.5 mi
3
Liberty Tree Academy
FALCON · Other
1.5 mi
4
Bennett Ranch Elementary School
PEYTON · Elementary
1.7 mi
5
Falcon Middle School
PEYTON · Middle
1.8 mi
6
Woodmen Hills Elementary School
FALCON · Elementary
2.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Meridian Ranch Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Meridian Ranch Elementary School?
670 students are enrolled at Meridian Ranch Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Meridian Ranch Elementary School have?
Meridian Ranch Elementary School has 39.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1.
What grades does Meridian Ranch Elementary School serve?
Meridian Ranch Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Meridian Ranch Elementary School a charter school?
Meridian Ranch Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Meridian Ranch Elementary School located in?
Meridian Ranch Elementary School is located in the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Meridian Ranch Elementary School belong to?
Meridian Ranch Elementary School is part of the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 school district.
How much does El Paso County Colorado School District 49 spend per student?
The El Paso County Colorado School District 49 district spends approximately $508,429,851 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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