- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pueblo, CO
Fountain International Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Fountain International Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080612006378
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain International Magnet School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #8 of 24
- schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fountain International Magnet School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain International Magnet School ranks #8 of 24 schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612006378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Fountain International Magnet School shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 080612006378 · Pueblo, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 15.3:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
Fountain International Magnet School shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fountain International Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,145 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,081 students
- Chavez/Huerta
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
844 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
801 students
- South High Sch
South High School
795 students
- This school 276
Fountain International Magnet School
276 students
What this shows Fountain International Magnet School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain International Magnet School compares
Fountain International Magnet School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Colorado - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
White 26.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Fountain International Magnet School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and reports $13,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fountain International Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain International Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fountain International Magnet School
How many students attend Fountain International Magnet School?
Fountain International Magnet School has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain International Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain International Magnet School is 15.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% 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 Fountain International Magnet School?
42.5% of students at Fountain International Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain International Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Fountain International Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain International Magnet School?
Fountain International Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 International Magnet School rank among schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain International Magnet School ranks #8 of 24 schools in Pueblo, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pueblo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides Fountain International Magnet School, Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students), East High School (1,081 students), and Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 students). See the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and district page for the complete list.