- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fountain, CO
Eagleside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eagleside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080408006330
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagleside Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Fountain · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagleside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagleside Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Fountain, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080408006330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Eagleside Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 080408006330 · Fountain, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 12.8:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students)
Eagleside Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Eagleside 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 332
Eagleside Elementary School
332 students
What this shows Eagleside Elementary School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagleside Elementary School compares
Eagleside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 22% in Colorado - lower ratio than 78% 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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 14.5%
African American 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Eagleside 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 Eagleside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain-Fort Carson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fountain Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weikel Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagleside 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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagleside Elementary School
How many students attend Eagleside Elementary School?
Eagleside Elementary School has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fountain, CO. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagleside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagleside Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% 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 Eagleside Elementary School?
20.8% of students at Eagleside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagleside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eagleside Elementary School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Fountain, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagleside Elementary School?
Eagleside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Eagleside Elementary School rank among schools in Fountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagleside Elementary School ranks #2 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 Eagleside 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.