- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fountain, CO
Jordahl Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jordahl Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080408001481
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordahl Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Fountain · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordahl Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordahl Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Fountain, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080408001481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Jordahl Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 080408001481 · Fountain, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 15.9:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students)
Jordahl Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Jordahl Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fountain-Fort
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
- This school 524
Jordahl Elementary School
524 students
What this shows Jordahl Elementary School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jordahl Elementary School compares
Jordahl Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Colorado - lower ratio than 48% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 14.7%
African American 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Jordahl Elementary 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 Jordahl Elementary 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 |
| Fountain Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weikel Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jordahl Elementary 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jordahl Elementary School
How many students attend Jordahl Elementary School?
Jordahl Elementary School has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fountain, CO. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordahl Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordahl Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% 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 Jordahl Elementary School?
25.8% of students at Jordahl Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordahl Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jordahl Elementary School is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Fountain, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordahl Elementary School?
Jordahl Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Jordahl Elementary School rank among public schools in Fountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordahl Elementary School ranks #8 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 Jordahl Elementary School, Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an also operates Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students), Fountain Middle School (1,051 students), and Weikel Elementary School (814 students). See the Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.