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
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,885 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 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
7,885 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
480 Teachers
52,832 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 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.62
# American Indian Students
67 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
124 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,402 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
36%
# Black Students
799 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
3,441 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
44%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
155 Students
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
897 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
490
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
654
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
569
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
651
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
624
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
607
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
593
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
549
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
555
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
522
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
541
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
544
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
485
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
501
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,949 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,450 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,949
$15,473
Spending / Student
$15,450
$15,791
Best Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jordahl Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Progress Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1400
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1400
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Weikel Elementary School
(Math: 33% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
Eagleside Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9750 Sentry Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Fountain-fort Carson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,968 students
Rank: #55.
Aragon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 South Main Street
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
Carson Middle School
(Math: 18% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #77.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Camino Del Rey
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1370
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1370
Grades: K-5
| 667 students
Rank: #88.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 24% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1010.
Abrams Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chiles Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1490
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1490
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1111.
Welte Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 Lyckman Dr
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #1212.
Fountain Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
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
| 1,022 students
Rank: n/an/a
10605 Jimmy Camp Rd
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 304-3500
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 304-3500
Grades: PK
| 233 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 7,885 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 #123 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: 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?
44% of Fountain School District No. 8 In Theunty Of El Paso An students are White, 30% 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 16:1, which is equal to 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 $15,450 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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