Below Average
#1582 of 1,815 schools in CO
Abrams Elementary School
Elementary School · Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an · Fort Carson, CO
A Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 CHILES AVENUE, Fort Carson, CO 80902
- Math 21% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Abrams Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 67 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Abrams Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average468/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,255
Median rent
$2,052/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Pinon Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Weikel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| Otero Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abrams Elementary School is listed in Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abrams Elementary School
Abrams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Carson, CO, part of Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,582 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abrams Elementary School
What grades does Abrams Elementary School serve?
Abrams Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Abrams Elementary School?
Abrams Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abrams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abrams Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abrams Elementary School rank in CO?
Abrams Elementary School ranks #1,582 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Abrams Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Abrams Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abrams Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abrams Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Abrams Elementary School a charter school?
No, Abrams Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abrams Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Abrams Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abrams Elementary School?
56.6% of students at Abrams Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (719) 382-1490
- Area population (ZIP 80902)
- 11,917
- Area median age
- 23
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80902; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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