Below Average
#1469 of 1,815 schools in CO
Mountainside 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 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5506 HARR AVENUE, Fort Carson, CO 80902
- Math 23% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountainside Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mountainside 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 403 | 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 | 0.9 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| Patriot Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 520 | 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
- #9 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
Mountainside 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 Mountainside Elementary School
Mountainside 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 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,469 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountainside Elementary School
What grades does Mountainside Elementary School serve?
Mountainside Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mountainside Elementary School?
Mountainside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountainside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountainside Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountainside Elementary School rank in CO?
Mountainside Elementary School ranks #1,469 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Mountainside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountainside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Mountainside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountainside Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mountainside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mountainside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountainside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mountainside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountainside Elementary School?
55.9% of students at Mountainside 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
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (719) 382-1430
- 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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