Meridian Ranch Elementary School

El Paso County Colorado School District 49

10480 RAINBOW BRIDGE DRIVE
FALCON, CO 80831

www.d49.org/mres

680 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meridian Ranch Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Falcon, Colorado, serves as a central hub for families within the D49 school district. The school is known for its modern facility and commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the staff aims to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world. The school's mission focuses on creating a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

As a pillar of the Meridian Ranch community, the school benefits from a high level of parental involvement and strong neighborhood support. The campus offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage diverse learning styles, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. With its focus on integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining strong communication between home and school, Meridian Ranch Elementary remains dedicated to building a foundation of excellence for its elementary-aged learners.

680

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian Ranch Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	107
Black	28
Asian	15
Two or More	71
American Indian	3

White
456 (67.1 %)
Hispanic
107 (15.7 %)
Two or More
71 (10.4 %)
Black
28 (4.1 %)
Asian
15 (2.2 %)
American Indian
3 (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)494-2909
Website:	http://www.d49.org/mres
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 122