How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | Westminster Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fountain, Colorado | Westminster, Colorado |
| Total Enrollment | 8,201 | 8,004 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 18 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | Westminster Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,254 | $17,815 |
| Federal Revenue | 37.4% | 15.3% |
| State Revenue | 56.6% | 42.8% |
| Local Revenue | 5.9% | 41.9% |
Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
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Westminster Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | Westminster Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.3% | 17.4% |
| African American | 10.1% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.0% | 74.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 11.1% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.3% | 68.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | Westminster Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 427.3:1 | 643:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.4% | 33.1% |
School Types
Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Westminster Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.