Top Rankings
Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,302 students in Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
8,302 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
519 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.61
# American Indian Students
68 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
109 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,277 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
35%
# Black Students
860 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
10%
4%
# White Students
3,937 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
47%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
149 Students
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
902 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
466
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
720
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
692
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
708
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
677
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
636
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
580
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
578
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
570
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
591
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
579
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
502
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
525
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
478
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,199 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,674 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,199
$15,247
Spending / Student
$14,674
$15,560
Best Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jordahl Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Progress Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1400
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1400
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Fountain-fort Carson High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,969 students
Rank: #33.
Eagleside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9750 Sentry Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Weikel Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6565 Lindstrom Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 358-4320
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 358-4320
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #55.
Mountainside Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5506 Harr Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1430
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1430
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Camino Del Rey
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1370
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1370
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #77.
Carson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Prussman Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1610
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1610
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #88.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7010 Harr Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1460
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1460
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #99.
Aragon Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 South Main Street
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #1010.
Abrams Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chiles Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1490
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1490
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1111.
Welte Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 Lyckman Dr
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #1212.
Fountain Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Sante Fe
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1580
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,087 students
Rank: n/an/a
10605 Jimmy Camp Rd
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 304-3500
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 304-3500
Grades: PK
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An?
Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An manages 13 public schools serving 8,302 students.
What is the rank of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An?
Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An is ranked #109 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An?
47% of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An?
Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,674 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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