Enrollment
228
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fountain, CO
Conrad Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Conrad Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080408006805
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conrad Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Fountain · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 228
- students enrolled
Conrad Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conrad Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Fountain, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080408006805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conrad Early Learning Center compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conrad Early Learning Center
Conrad Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fountain, Colorado, enrolling 228 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Colorado schools and 72% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 228 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
The surrounding Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an spends $12,970 per pupil, 20% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 37.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an also operates Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students) and Fountain Middle School (1,051 students) alongside Conrad Early Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Conrad Early Learning Center compares
Conrad Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.5:1 | ▲ 72% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 96% in Colorado - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Two or More 13.2%
African American 7.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Conrad Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an, which includes Conrad Early Learning Center.
$12,970
Per student
-20%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.9%
State 56.6%
Federal 37.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Conrad Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain-Fort Carson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fountain Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weikel Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conrad Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Conrad Early Learning Center
How many students attend Conrad Early Learning Center?
Conrad Early Learning Center has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fountain, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conrad Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Conrad Early Learning Center is 28.5:1, which is 72% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conrad Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Conrad Early Learning Center is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Fountain, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conrad Early Learning Center?
Conrad Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Conrad Early Learning Center rank among schools in Fountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Conrad Early Learning Center ranks #4 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.
Is Conrad Early Learning Center a good school?
Conrad Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Conrad Early Learning Center, 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.
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