Public schools in Fountain, CO
10 open public schools with an address in Fountain, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,007
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Fountain public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Fountain, CO: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,007 students, an average of 601 per school. The largest campus is Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students), and the largest elementary school is Mesa Elementary School (668).
Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an operates the most schools here (8), and 3 regular districts have at least one Fountain campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fountain
Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
Public school district
8 schools in Fountain · 13 total
Hanover School District No. 28 in the county of El Paso an
Public school district
1 school in Fountain · 2 total
School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
Public school district
1 school in Fountain · 18 total
Elementary schools in Fountain
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aragon Elementary School Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 358 | 15:1 | |
| Eagleside Elementary School Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 332 | 14.4:1 | |
| Hanover Elementary School Hanover School District No. 28 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 130 | 15.6:1 | |
| Jordahl Elementary School Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | KG–05 | 524 | 16.9:1 | |
| Mesa Elementary School Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | KG–05 | 668 | 17.6:1 |
Middle schools in Fountain
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Middle School Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | 06–08 | 1,051 | 16.5:1 | |
| Janitell Junior High School School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of | 06–08 | 658 | 15.5:1 |
High schools in Fountain
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain-Fort Carson High School Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | 09–12 | 1,974 | 17.3:1 | |
| Welte Big Picture High School Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an · Alternative School | 09–12 | 84 | 7.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fountain
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Early Learning Center Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | PK–PK | 228 | 20.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44%
- Hispanic31.3%
- Black9.1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial11.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Fountain schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,007 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fountain
How many public schools are in Fountain, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Fountain: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,007 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fountain?
Schools with an address in Fountain belong to 3 education agencies, led by Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an (8 schools), Hanover School District No. 28 in the county of El Paso an (1 school), School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fountain?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fountain, with 1,974 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fountain?
No school with an address in Fountain is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Colorado.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fountain schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fountain public schools is 16.1:1, similar to the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fountain guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities