Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

Summary:

Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 396 students in grades K-8 in Falcon, Colorado, which is part of the El Paso County Colorado School District 49. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on CMAS tests, with strong proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels.

Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning's academic success is noteworthy, as it has maintained its strong performance over the years, even as its ranking among Colorado elementary schools has fluctuated. When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Grand Peak Academy and Falcon Elementary School of Technology, Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning generally outperforms them on CMAS tests, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the school's predominantly white student population (73.74%) is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations, and it serves a relatively low percentage of students from low-income families (11.87%) compared to the district.

Overall, Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is providing a quality education to its students, as evidenced by its strong academic performance and low student-teacher ratio. While the school's demographics may be an area for further exploration to ensure equitable access and support for all students, its consistent success on CMAS tests suggests that it is a strong choice for families in the Falcon area.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 11925 Antlers Ridge Road
       Falcon, CO  80831-8658


(719) 522-2580

District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49

SchoolDigger Rank:
355th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,386 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.7%
Hispanic:
14.1%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.9% Help


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Compare Details Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning ranks better than 62.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.86. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning ranks better than 77.5% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.26. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning has the largest elementary school student body size in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is $10,386. 14 elementary schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning:

SchoolDigger ranks Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning 355th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning 109th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning in the ranking list.)

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El Paso County Colorado School District 49:

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso County Colorado School District 49 44th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 45.35 513th 852 39.8%
2008 50.84 465th 849 45.2%
2009 53.93 438th 872 49.8%
2010 61.07 396th 925 57.2%
2011 54.45 471st 935 49.6%
2012 59.08 397th 935 57.5%
2013 62.84 368th 954 61.4%
2014 70.84 263rd 962 72.7%
2015 46.80 458th 938 51.2%
2016 57.16 352nd 914 61.5%
2017 39.91 519th 929 44.1%
2018 48.87 426th 917 53.5%
2019 55.29 396th 965 59.0%
2022 50.43 427th 921 53.6%
2023 58.32 359th 933 61.5%
2024 60.86 355th 943 62.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.40 495th 758 34.7%
2022 45.90 314th 595 47.2%
2023 56.79 258th 642 59.8%
2024 50.04 324th 684 52.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.28 210th 693 69.7%
2019 37.92 445th 764 41.8%
2022 41.02 338th 594 43.1%
2023 38.84 384th 649 40.8%
2024 64.14 231st 683 66.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.91 446th 596 25.2%
2022 37.79 310th 454 31.7%
2023 42.91 307th 525 41.5%
2024 49.12 274th 539 49.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 53.80 176th 360 51.1%
2008 61.77 129th 362 64.4%
2009 54.75 182nd 377 51.7%
2010 54.23 194th 409 52.6%
2011 65.16 141st 422 66.6%
2012 70.49 121st 425 71.5%
2013 67.76 135th 454 70.3%
2014 68.94 132nd 461 71.4%
2015 53.22 173rd 436 60.3%
2016 67.03 96th 400 76.0%
2017 45.46 201st 424 52.6%
2018 61.49 135th 418 67.7%
2019 66.12 130th 458 71.6%
2022 63.00 139th 448 69.0%
2023 54.92 174th 480 63.8%
2024 73.26 109th 485 77.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.69 100th 315 68.3%
2019 68.56 95th 352 73.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.74 96th 317 69.7%
2019 64.59 100th 343 70.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.90 200th 283 29.3%
2022 55.48 107th 265 59.6%
2023 41.85 160th 286 44.1%
2024 62.16 91st 273 66.7%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 148 2 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 163
2006 168 2 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 180
2007 142 5 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2008 171 2 4 13 3 n/a n/a 0 193
2009 228 2 7 9 2 n/a n/a 0 248
2010 302 7 12 22 2 n/a n/a 0 345
2011 329 10 8 24 3 1 8 0 383
2012 338 13 5 28 3 2 7 0 396
2013 330 14 4 27 4 2 16 0 397
2014 319 13 3 27 3 2 17 0 384
2015 334 13 6 36 2 1 16 0 408
2016 361 15 5 36 2 1 19 0 439
2017 322 13 4 42 3 1 27 0 412
2018 325 11 6 42 2 1 26 0 413
2019 320 11 5 45 1 2 31 0 415
2020 304 9 6 48 1 2 37 0 407
2021 324 7 6 61 2 1 30 0 431
2022 299 6 5 51 2 1 28 0 392
2023 292 5 6 56 2 1 34 0 396

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 163 0.6 271.7 0
2006 180 0.7 257.1 0
2007 161 11.5 14.0 0.6
2008 193 16.5 11.7 3.6
2009 248 15.0 16.5 4.4
2010 345 18.8 18.3 10.7
2011 383 20.4 18.7 16.4
2012 396 22.0 17.9 14.4
2013 397 20.9 18.9 17.1
2014 384 22.4 17.1 16.1
2015 408 26.0 15.6 16.7
2016 439 25.0 17.5 13.2
2017 412 26.1 15.7 12.1
2018 413 24.4 16.9 12.6
2019 415 26.9 15.3 14
2020 407 25.4 16.0 14.7
2021 431 24.7 17.4 12.5
2022 392 22.7 17.2 6.6
2023 396 22.6 17.4 11.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 163 0.6 271.7 0
2006 180 0.7 257.1 0
2007 161 11.5 14.0 0.6
2008 193 16.5 11.7 3.6
2009 248 15.0 16.5 4.4
2010 345 18.8 18.3 10.7
2011 383 20.4 18.7 16.4
2012 396 22.0 17.9 14.4
2013 397 20.9 18.9 17.1
2014 384 22.4 17.1 16.1
2015 408 26.0 15.6 16.7
2016 439 25.0 17.5 13.2
2017 412 26.1 15.7 12.1
2018 413 24.4 16.9 12.6
2019 415 26.9 15.3 14
2020 407 25.4 16.0 14.7
2021 431 24.7 17.4 12.5
2022 392 22.7 17.2 6.6
2023 396 22.6 17.4 11.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,789
2020 $6,551
2021 $7,885
2022 $9,233
2023 $10,386

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 396th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 359th of 933 Elementary schools
 2.6%
Ranks 130th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 174th of 480 Middle schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)4538.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)42.738.4
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)3052.8
 22.8%
   3rd Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)41.341.3
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)43.240
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)48.543.9
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)45.244.4
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)39.332.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)71.471.1
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)53.849
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)43.951.6
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)46.143.6
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)34.141.9
 7.8%
   6th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)2420.8
 3.2%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)51.374.3
 23%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)47.243.9
 3.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)35.925.7
 10.2%
   7th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)27.920.4
 7.5%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)51.429
 22.4%
   8th Grade Science (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)33.531.7
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)62.238.7
 23.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)59.148.6
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)54.119.4
 34.7%
   8th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)38.128.1
 10%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)52.752.6
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)49.444.5
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning)32.533.3
 0.8%
   All Grades Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)33.329.5
 3.8%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415396
 4.6%
African American115
 54.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic4556
 24.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White320292
 8.8%
Two or More Races3134
 9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14%11.9%
 2.1%


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Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning ranks 355th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning are 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning.


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