- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Fountain Middle School held near 1,022 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 64.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 080408000563 · Fountain, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
1,051 enr · 15.7:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students)
Fountain Middle School held near 1,022 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 64.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fountain Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fountain-Fort
Fountain-Fort Carson High School
1,974 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 1,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Middle School compares
Fountain Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 middle 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 (~1,051 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,046 (2022-23) → 1,022 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.