- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fountain, CO
Aragon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aragon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080408000566
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aragon Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Fountain · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Aragon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aragon Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Fountain, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080408000566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Aragon Elementary School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 080408000566 · Fountain, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 12.3:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students)
Aragon Elementary School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Aragon 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 358
Aragon Elementary School
358 students
What this shows Aragon Elementary School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aragon Elementary School compares
Aragon Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 19% in Colorado - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Aragon 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 Aragon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain-Fort Carson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fountain Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weikel Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aragon 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 other 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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aragon Elementary School
How many students attend Aragon Elementary School?
Aragon Elementary School has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fountain, CO. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aragon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aragon Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% 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 Aragon Elementary School?
57.5% of students at Aragon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aragon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aragon Elementary School is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Fountain, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aragon Elementary School?
Aragon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Aragon Elementary School rank among schools in Fountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Aragon Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Fountain, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Aragon 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.