Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an
School District · Fountain, Colorado
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,885
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,885
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#93 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,254
$904 vs Colorado median
District size
7,885 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an ranks #93 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jordahl Elementary School (7.6/10), Mesa Elementary School (7.3/10), and Carson Middle School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 50% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordahl Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Mesa Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Carson Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Patriot Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Fountain Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Aragon Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Fountain-Fort Carson High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Weikel Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Welte Education Center | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Mountainside Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About 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 a Fountain, Colorado school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 7,885 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $14,254 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jordahl Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 47.2%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an with test data.
Schools in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an
13 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Fountain
- Total Enrollment
- 7,885
- Teachers (FTE)
- 482
- District spending per student
- $14,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in 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 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an?
The average composite rating for Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an?
Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an's district-level spending was $14,254 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an?
Jordahl Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an?
Across schools in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an compare to other districts in Colorado?
Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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