How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carson Middle School | Mountainside Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FORT CARSON, CO | FORT CARSON, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 657 | 346 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.5% | 34.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carson Middle School | Mountainside Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,635 | $16,635 |
| District | Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carson Middle School | Mountainside Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.4% | 34.1% |
| African American | 13.2% | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.5% | 36.1% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.3% | 2.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.0% | 9.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carson Middle School | Mountainside Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 219:1 | 346:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 51 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.