- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Carson, CO
Patriot Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Patriot Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080408000565
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patriot Elementary School earns 36/100 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 3
- elementary schools in Fort Carson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Patriot Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Fort Carson, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080408000565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Patriot Elementary School shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 080408000565 · Fort Carson, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 15.8:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students)
Patriot Elementary School shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Patriot 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 523
Patriot Elementary School
523 students
What this shows Patriot Elementary School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patriot Elementary School compares
Patriot Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Colorado - lower ratio than 49% 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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Patriot 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 Patriot 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 Patriot 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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patriot Elementary School
How many students attend Patriot Elementary School?
Patriot Elementary School has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Carson, CO. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 5% 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 Patriot Elementary School?
22.7% of students at Patriot Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patriot Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Patriot Elementary School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Fort Carson, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patriot Elementary School?
Patriot Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Patriot Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Carson?
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Fort Carson, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Patriot 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.