Falcon Middle School

El Paso County Colorado School District 49

www.d49.org/fms

937 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Falcon Middle School, located in Peyton, Colorado, is a key component of School District 49. Serving a growing community in the eastern region of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area, the school is committed to providing a supportive and rigorous academic environment for students in the middle grades. It emphasizes a culture of excellence, focusing on both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded character, while utilizing the district’s broader resources to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the success of every student through a variety of educational programs and extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and the community, Falcon Middle School strives to cultivate an engaging learning environment that encourages innovation and student growth. Further information regarding their specific academic initiatives, school calendar, and administrative policies can be accessed through the District 49 website at [www.d49.org](http://www.d49.org).

937

Total Students

49.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Falcon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	589
Hispanic	191
Black	38
Asian	9
Two or More	102
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
589 (62.9 %)
Hispanic
191 (20.4 %)
Two or More
102 (10.9 %)
Black
38 (4.1 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)
American Indian
7 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)495-5232
Website:	http://www.d49.org/fms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	937
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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

Grade 6 312

Grade 7 290

Grade 8 335