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El Paso County Colorado School District 49

Colorado · Public School District
30
Schools
24,515
Students
$11,711
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
20.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
50.1%
Graduation Rate
-36.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

El Paso County Colorado School District 49 is a public school district in Colorado serving 24,515 students across 30 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high schools, among them 9 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 50.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,711 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 21% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (30)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Falcon Middle School06–08937
Horizon Middle School06–08761
Skyview Middle School06–08919
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Falcon High School09–121,248
GOAL AcademyCharter09–125,690
Patriot High School09–12104
Pikes Peak Early College09–12169
Power Technical Early CollegeCharter06–12367
Sand Creek High School09–121,307
Vista Ridge High School09–121,587
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Banning Lewis Ranch AcademyCharterKG–121,600
Liberty Tree AcademyCharterKG–12689
Springs Studio for Academic ExcellenceKG–12433
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,711-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
24%
State
67.4%
Local (property tax)
23.9%
Federal
8.8%

State funding accounts for 67% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
30
Schools
24,515
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate50.1%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 30 schools including 9 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 50.1%, graduation is 36.4 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,711, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 has 30 public schools, serving a total of 24,515 students.
What is the graduation rate for El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
The graduation rate is 50.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does El Paso County Colorado School District 49 spend per student?
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 spends $11,711 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
21% of students in El Paso County Colorado School District 49 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Yes — 9 of the 30 schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49 are charter schools.
What grade levels does El Paso County Colorado School District 49 serve?
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
The median opportunity score across schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49 is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.