Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An

10665 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817-1703
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 10 public elementary schools serving 5,978 students in Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Colorado.
Public Elementary Schools in Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,492 Schools
# Students
8,302 Students
611,358 Students
# Teachers
519 Teachers
38,647 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CO)
#100 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An and public school graduation rate of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.61
# American Indian Students
68 Students
3,805 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
109 Students
19,853 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,277 Students
210,340 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
34%
# Black Students
860 Students
28,351 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
3,937 Students
316,085 Students
% White Students
47%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
149 Students
1,840 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
902 Students
31,198 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
466
23,862
# Students in K Grade:
720
61,105
# 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
61,857
# Students in 8th Grade:
591
63,437
# Students in 9th Grade:
579
7,253
# Students in 10th Grade:
502
6,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
525
6,661
# Students in 12th Grade:
478
7,769
# 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.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart display total revenue of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$122 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart display total spending of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,199
$15,247
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,674
$15,560
This chart display average spending per public school student in Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jordahl Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Progress Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1400
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Eagleside Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9750 Sentry Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Weikel Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6565 Lindstrom Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 358-4320
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #44.
Mountainside Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5506 Harr Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1430
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #55.
Mesa Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Camino Del Rey
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1370
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
Carson Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 Prussman Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1610
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #77.
Patriot Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7010 Harr Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1460
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #88.
Aragon Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 South Main Street
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #99.
Abrams Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Chiles Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1490
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1010.
Fountain Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 N. Sante Fe
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,087 students

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Quick Links