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Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an

School District · Fountain, Colorado

Students: 7,885
Teachers (FTE): 482
Estimated Scores: 8%

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

13

8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,254

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Fountain-fort Carson High School

6.7/10

Fountain · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+1.3 value signal Open profile

Jordahl Elementary School

6.7/10

Fountain · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+1.3 value signal Open profile

Weikel Elementary School

6.0/10

Colorado Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+0.1 value signal Open profile

How this district compares

Colorado rank

#133 of 155

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

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 #133 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 5.2/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fountain-fort Carson High School (6.7/10), Jordahl Elementary School (6.7/10), and Weikel Elementary School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Welte Education Center

Rates 6.0/10 despite 76% 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 Fountain-fort Carson High School 6.7 / 10
2 Jordahl Elementary School 6.7 / 10
3 Weikel Elementary School 6.0 / 10
4 Eagleside Elementary School 6.0 / 10
5 Welte Education Center 6.0 / 10
6 Carson Middle School 4.8 / 10
7 Fountain Middle School 4.7 / 10
8 Patriot Elementary School 4.7 / 10
9 Mountainside Elementary School 4.6 / 10
10 Abrams Elementary School 4.1 / 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. The district invests $14,254 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.0/10, Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Fountain-fort Carson High School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an students show an average math proficiency of 39.3% and ELA proficiency of 49.9%.

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

Math Proficiency 39.3%
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ELA Proficiency 49.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an with test data.

District Details

State
Colorado
City
Fountain
Total Enrollment
7,885
Teachers (FTE)
482
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending 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 spends $14,254 per student per year.

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?

Fountain-fort Carson High School is the highest-rated school in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an with a composite score of 6.7/10.

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 39.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.9%. 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 5.0/10 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
5.0/10
Math Proficiency
39.3%
ELA Proficiency
49.9%

Resources

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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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