Falcon Elementary School of Technology

El Paso County Colorado School District 49

12050 FALCON HIGHWAY
FALCON, CO 80831

257 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Falcon Elementary School of Technology (FEST), located in Falcon, Colorado, serves as a specialized primary educational institution within the Falcon School District 49. As its name suggests, the school distinguishes itself by placing a heavy emphasis on integrating technology into the daily learning experience. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for a digital-forward future by fostering skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and technological literacy alongside traditional core subjects.

The school is structured to support a dynamic and collaborative learning environment that leverages modern digital tools to enhance instruction. By prioritizing a "technology-first" approach, FEST aims to engage students through innovative teaching methods, such as project-based learning and digital exploration. As part of District 49, the school adheres to the district’s broader educational goals, focusing on creating a supportive community that prepares young learners for long-term academic success in an increasingly connected world.

257

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Falcon Elementary School of Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	65
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
163 (63.4 %)
Hispanic
65 (25.3 %)
Two or More
23 (8.9 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Phone:	(719)495-5272
Website:	http://d49.org/fes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 48