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Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning vs. Meridian Ranch Elementary School

Should you attend Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning or Meridian Ranch Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
11925 Antlers Ridge Road
Peyton, CO 80831
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meridian Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
399 students
670 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meridian Ranch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meridian Ranch Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meridian Ranch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Ranch Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#638 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#403 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meridian Ranch Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in CO)
48%
(Top 30% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridian Ranch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridian Ranch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 10% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meridian Ranch Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
23
Kindergarten Students
40
95
Grade 1 Students
46
109
Grade 2 Students
48
104
Grade 3 Students
48
118
Grade 4 Students
46
93
Grade 5 Students
48
128
Grade 6 Students
46
-
Grade 7 Students
39
-
Grade 8 Students
38
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meridian Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meridian Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meridian Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meridian Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
75%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meridian Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meridian Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meridian Ranch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meridian Ranch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meridian Ranch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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