Enrollment
1,051
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fountain, CO
Fountain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080408000563
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Fountain · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fountain Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Fountain, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080408000563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fountain Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fountain Middle School
Fountain Middle School is a large middle school in Fountain, Colorado, enrolling 1,051 students.
At 15.7:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.4% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,051 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
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).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 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.
Discipline events run high: 336 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,051 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an also operates Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students) and Weikel Elementary School (814 students) alongside Fountain Middle 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 Middle School compares
Fountain Middle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,051
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Colorado - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 318 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 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 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
Two or More 12.8%
African American 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Fountain Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain-Fort Carson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weikel Elementary School | Similar size | Lower 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 Middle School'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
- 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 middle 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 (~1,051 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fountain Middle School
How many students attend Fountain Middle School?
Fountain Middle School has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fountain, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 0% higher 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 Middle School?
32.4% of students at Fountain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Middle School is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Fountain, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Middle School?
Fountain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fountain Middle School rank among public schools in Fountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Fountain Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Fountain Middle School, Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an also operates Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 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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