- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fountain, CO
Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Federal NCES profile for Fountain-Fort Carson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080408000562
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain-Fort Carson High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Fountain · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fountain-Fort Carson High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain-Fort Carson High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Fountain, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080408000562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Fountain-Fort Carson High School held near 1,968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 119.3 → 117.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-72 students YoY 080408000562 · Fountain, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,974 enr · 16.6:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain Middle School (1,051 students)
Fountain-Fort Carson High School held near 1,968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 119.3 → 117.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fountain-Fort Carson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Jordahl Elemen 524
Jordahl Elementary School
524 students
What this shows Fountain-Fort Carson High School reports 1,974 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain-Fort Carson High School compares
Fountain-Fort Carson High 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,974 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,974
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Colorado - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 346 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 10.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Fountain-Fort Carson High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Fountain-Fort Carson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weikel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordahl Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain-Fort Carson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,974 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fountain-Fort Carson High School
How many students attend Fountain-Fort Carson High School?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School has 1,974 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fountain, CO. CCD year-over-year: 2,040 (2022-23) → 1,968 (2023-24), nearly flat (-72).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain-Fort Carson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain-Fort Carson High School is 16.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fountain-Fort Carson High School?
25.1% of students at Fountain-Fort Carson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain-Fort Carson High School?
The largest demographic group at Fountain-Fort Carson High School is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Fountain, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain-Fort Carson High School?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Fountain-Fort Carson High School rank among public schools in Fountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain-Fort Carson High School ranks #6 of 10 public 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 public 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 Fountain-Fort Carson High School, Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an also operates Fountain Middle School (1,051 students), Weikel Elementary School (814 students), and Mesa Elementary School (668 students). See the Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.