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#763 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 42% in state
Jordahl Elementary School
Elementary School · Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an · Fountain, CO
A Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 PROGRESS DRIVE, Fountain, CO 80817
- Math 53% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jordahl Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jordahl 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,390/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fountain), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,121
Median home value
$377,300
Median rent
$1,758/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80817; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagleside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Aragon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Sunrise Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 537 | 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
- #2 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
Jordahl 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 Jordahl Elementary School
Jordahl Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fountain, CO, part of Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #763 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Jordahl Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jordahl Elementary School
What grades does Jordahl Elementary School serve?
Jordahl Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jordahl Elementary School?
Jordahl Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordahl Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordahl Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jordahl Elementary School rank in CO?
Jordahl Elementary School ranks #763 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Jordahl Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jordahl Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Jordahl Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jordahl Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jordahl Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jordahl Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jordahl Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jordahl Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jordahl Elementary School?
49.9% of students at Jordahl 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
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (719) 382-1400
- Area population (ZIP 80817)
- 31,101
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 80817; 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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