El Paso County Colorado School District 49

District Overview
Located at 10850 East Woodmen Road in Peyton, Colorado, El Paso County Colorado School District 49 serves as an active, comprehensive public school district embedded within the greater Colorado Springs metropolitan area. Grounded in the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, this fully operational regular district manages 31 schools and delivers a continuous academic curriculum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Operating in a vibrant large-city setting, District 49 accommodates a diverse student body of 25,689 enrolled learners, offering families and students robust educational pathways across elementary, middle, and secondary grade levels.

To support its large student population, District 49 maintains an extensive professional network with a total workforce of approximately 6,368 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes roughly 2,762 full-time equivalent teachers, 603 instructional aides, and over 3,000 support personnel, creating a well-resourced environment designed to meet varied instructional and operational needs. For researchers studying district-level demographics and parents seeking a dynamic academic community in El Paso County, District 49 represents a significant educational hub balancing scale with localized support. Further information regarding district programs and enrollment can be found on their official website at d49.org or by contacting their main office at (719) 495-1100.
31
Total Schools
25,689
Total Students
2,762.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Demographic Student Count
White12,692
Hispanic8,395
Black1,280
Asian467
Two or More2,593
American Indian179
Pacific Islander82
  • White
    12,692 (49.4%)
  • Hispanic
    8,395 (32.7%)
  • Two or More
    2,593 (10.1%)
  • Black
    1,280 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    467 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    179 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    82 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in El Paso County Colorado School District 49
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary18
Middle3
High8
Other4
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:10 Charter Schools
Number of schools:31
Students:25,689*
Teachers (FTE):2,762.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.3
Schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Found 33 Schools