Enrollment
1,974
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080408000562
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fountain-Fort Carson High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Fountain-Fort Carson High School is a large high school in Fountain, Colorado, enrolling 1,974 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,974 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 54 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an also operates Fountain Middle School (1,051 students) and Weikel Elementary School (814 students) alongside Fountain-Fort Carson High School.
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 Fountain-Fort Carson High School compares
Fountain-Fort Carson High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an, which includes Fountain-Fort Carson High School.
$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 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high 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 (~1,974 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Fountain-Fort Carson High School a good school?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. 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 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.
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