- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Carson, CO
Abrams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Abrams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080408000560
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abrams Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Fort Carson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Abrams Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abrams Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Fort Carson, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080408000560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Abrams Elementary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 080408000560 · Fort Carson, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 15.2:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students)
Abrams Elementary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Abrams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fountain-Fort
Fountain-Fort Carson High School
1,974 students
- Fountain Middl
Fountain Middle School
1,051 students
- Weikel Element
Weikel Elementary School
814 students
- Mesa Elementar 668
Mesa Elementary School
668 students
- Carson Middle 657
Carson Middle School
657 students
- This school 396
Abrams Elementary School
396 students
What this shows Abrams Elementary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abrams Elementary School compares
Abrams Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Colorado - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,254
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Abrams Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abrams Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain-Fort Carson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fountain Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weikel Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abrams Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Abrams Elementary School
How many students attend Abrams Elementary School?
Abrams Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Carson, CO. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abrams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abrams Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abrams Elementary School?
34.1% of students at Abrams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abrams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Abrams Elementary School is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Fort Carson, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abrams Elementary School?
Abrams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abrams Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Carson?
By Resource Investment Index, Abrams Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Fort Carson, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Abrams Elementary School, Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an also operates Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students), Fountain Middle School (1,051 students), and Weikel Elementary School (814 students). See the Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.