School district or education agency · NCES 0804080

Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an

Fort Carson, CO

District overview See comparisons

Students7,885

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools13

operational schools · 2023–24

Students7,885

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$14,254

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictCOUnited States

Academic standing2019

50th percentile52nd percentile49th percentile

This district is 2 percentile points lower than the state figure and 1 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

36.2%33.6%27.8%

This district is 2.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 8.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$16,981$18,004$19,509

This district is $1,023 per student lower than the state figure and $2,528 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$14,254$14,664$15,859

This district is $410 per student lower than the state figure and $1,605 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$3,308$2,766$1,964

This district is $542 per student higher than the state figure and $1,344 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$190$377$336

This district is $187 per student lower than the state figure and $146 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,243$1,582$1,793

This district is $661 per student higher than the state figure and $450 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,287$8,537$8,742

This district is $250 per student lower than the state figure and $455 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,620$3,570$3,769

This district is $50 per student higher than the state figure and $149 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$4,512$15,344$11,715

This district is $10,832 per student lower than the state figure and $7,203 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$94$1,323$869

This district is $1,229 per student lower than the state figure and $775 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

16:116:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

378:1253:1376:1

This district is 125 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 2 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

133.9140.4138.9

This district is 6.5 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 5.0 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

21.322.818.5

This district is 1.5 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 2.8 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.61.10.9

This district is 0.5 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.7 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

98.2%99.1%99.0%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.6%3.1%2.6%

This district is 1.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

6.2%3.7%2.9%

This district is 2.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

4.1%12.8%12.0%

This district is 8.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

16.3%11.7%14.0%

This district is 4.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

2.5%3.7%3.9%

This district is 1.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%97.2%95.8%

This district is 2.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-5.0%-1.7%+0.5%

This district is 3.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

39.3%35.7%50.6%

This district is 3.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 11.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

13.6%4.7%4.5%

This district is 8.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 9.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

17.5%10.4%9.0%

This district is 7.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 8.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.3%4.3%6.7%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

9.3%10.0%14.4%

This district is 0.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K490 students

6.2%

Kindergarten–grade 53,698 students

46.9%

Grades 6–81,626 students

20.6%

Grades 9–122,071 students

26.3%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten490

Kindergarten654

Grade 1569

Grade 2651

Grade 3624

Grade 4607

Grade 5593

Grade 6549

Grade 7555

Grade 8522

Grade 9541

Grade 10544

Grade 11485

Grade 12501

Students by race and ethnicity

White3,441 (43.6%)

Hispanic/Latino2,402 (30.5%)

Two or more races897 (11.4%)

Black or African American799 (10.1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander155 (2.0%)

Asian124 (1.6%)

American Indian or Alaska Native67 (0.8%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

490Students enrolled in pre-K

17Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

28.9:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District6.2%

CO3.7%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

1,055.9All district staff, full-time equivalent

482.6Teachers, full-time equivalent

20.9School counselors, full-time equivalent

12.7School psychologists, full-time equivalent

168.3Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

8Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

37.2School administrators, full-time equivalent

65.4Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers17 FTE

Kindergarten teachers39.5 FTE

Elementary teachers225.6 FTE

Secondary teachers200.6 FTE

Elementary school counselors7 FTE

Secondary school counselors13.9 FTE

Instructional coordinators23.6 FTE

District administrators21.4 FTE

District administrative support51.4 FTE

School administrative support48.8 FTE

Library and media support3.3 FTE

Other support staff112.5 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

447Total completers

439Regular diplomas

8Other state-recognized credentials

34Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District98.2%

CO99.1%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.6%

CO3.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

4.1%Students learning English333 students · 12 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.1%

CO12.8%

U.S.12.0%

16.3%Students receiving IDEA special-education services1,314 students · 12 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District16.3%

CO11.7%

U.S.14.0%

2.5%Students with Section 504 plans153 students · 8 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.5%

CO3.7%

U.S.3.9%

1.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services81 students · 12 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.0%

CO2.0%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

326Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

CO97.2%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

7,823children ages 5 to 17

724estimated to live in families below the poverty line

9.3%about 1 in 11 school-age children

District9.3%

CO10.0%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in CO receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4Windsor, CO8,458 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Westminster Public SchoolsWestminster, CO7,631 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →WarwickWarwick, RI7,914 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →West Clermont LocalAmelia, OH7,887 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Campbell County Public SchoolsAltavista, VA7,896 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

8Elementary schools

2Middle schools

1Prekindergarten schools

2High schools

13Suburb setting

1Alternative schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

34.6%Federal

58.2%State

7.2%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$14,254Total current spending per student

$7,603Instruction per student

$6,175Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$48.2MFederal revenue34.6% of total revenue

$81.1MState revenue58.2% of total revenue

$10MLocal revenue7.2% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$7,603Instructionper student

$6,175Student and instructional supportper student

$2,243Special educationper student

$1,689Building operations and maintenanceper student

$681Student transportationper student

$477Food servicesper student

$298Technologyper student

People costs

$68MSalaries$8,287 per student

$29.7MEmployee benefits$3,620 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$1.6MEquipmentFY 2023

$27.1MCapital outlay$3,308 per student

$3.4MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$37MDebt outstanding at year end$4,512 per student

$27.6MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$770KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$1MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$1.4MTitle I$176 per student

$1.5MIDEA special education$188 per student

$66KCareer and technical education$8 per student

$3MChild nutrition$361 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$12,970

FY 2023$14,254

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$3,527

FY 2023$3,308

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$1,221

FY 2023$4,512

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2124.9%

1,936 of 7,785 students

2021–2234.3%

2,685 of 7,836 students

2022–2336.2%

2,787 of 7,706 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

15Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE13 reporting schools

2Security staff FTE13 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I2 reporting schools

Calculus2 reporting schools

Biology2 reporting schools

Chemistry2 reporting schools

Physics2 reporting schools

Computer science2 reporting schools

Advanced Placement2 reporting schools

Dual enrollment2 reporting schools

Gifted programs13 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate2 reporting schools

Athletics2 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

947Out-of-school suspensions12 reporting schoolsSee schools →117In-school suspensions12 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals12 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests12 reporting schoolsSee schools →38Physical restraint5 reporting schoolsSee schools →43Seclusion5 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi13 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber13 reporting schools

1Student devices reported13 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?1 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2019Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?36.2% chronically absent2022–23 · 7,706 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?No comparable trendCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$14,254current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?378:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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