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 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,955 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 20% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
7,955 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
482 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.2%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
31%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
43%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,507 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,372 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$146 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,507
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,372
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jordahl Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Progress Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1400
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1400
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Weikel Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6565 Lindstrom Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 358-4320
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 358-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Eagleside Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Sentry Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Fountain-fort Carson High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,974 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Camino Del Rey
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1370
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1370
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7010 Harr Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1460
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1460
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Carson Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Prussman Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1610
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1610
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Mountainside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5506 Harr Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1430
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Aragon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 South Main Street
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Fountain Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Sante Fe
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1580
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1580
Gr: 6-8 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Abrams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chiles Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1490
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1490
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Welte Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Lyckman Dr
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
10605 Jimmy Camp Rd
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 304-3500
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 304-3500
Gr: PK | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 7,955 students.
What is the rank of Fountain School District No. 8 In Theunty Of El Paso An?
Fountain School District No. 8 In Theunty Of El Paso An is ranked #124 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), 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 Theunty Of El Paso An?
43% of Fountain School District No. 8 In Theunty Of El Paso An students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fountain School District No. 8 In Theunty Of El Paso An?
Fountain School District No. 8 In Theunty Of El Paso An has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Fountain School District No. 8 In Theunty Of El Paso An's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,372 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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