How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fountain-Fort Carson High School | Patriot Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FOUNTAIN, CO | FORT CARSON, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,974 | 523 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.1% | 22.7% |
| 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 | Fountain-Fort Carson High School | Patriot 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 | Fountain-Fort Carson High School | Patriot Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.2% | 45.9% |
| African American | 11.2% | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.7% | 28.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Multiracial | 10.4% | 9.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fountain-Fort Carson High School | Patriot Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 282:1 | 523:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 15 | 1 |
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.