- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Carson, CO
Carson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080408000561
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carson Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fort Carson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carson Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fort Carson, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080408000561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Carson Middle School shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 080408000561 · Fort Carson, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 15.3:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students)
Carson Middle School shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Carson Middle 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
- This school 657
Carson Middle School
657 students
- Jordahl Elemen 524
Jordahl Elementary School
524 students
What this shows Carson Middle School reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carson Middle School compares
Carson Middle 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Colorado - lower ratio than 55% 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Carson Middle 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 Carson Middle 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordahl Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carson Middle 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
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carson Middle School
How many students attend Carson Middle School?
Carson Middle School has 657 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Carson, CO. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson Middle School is 15.3:1, 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 Carson Middle School?
22.5% of students at Carson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carson Middle School is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Fort Carson, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson Middle School?
Carson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Carson Middle School rank among public schools in Fort Carson?
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public 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 Carson Middle 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.