At a glance
Reported students
396
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
523
Abrams Elementary School: 396 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 480
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Abrams Elementary School
Abrams Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Fort Carson. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an. NCES reports 396 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (37.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.1%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Abrams Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.1%
- Hispanic33.1%
- Black14.1%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.8%
- Multiracial8.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Aragon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
358 reported students
Mountainside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Eagleside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
Patriot Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
523 reported students
Jordahl Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
524 reported students
Mesa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
668 reported students
Public schools near Abrams Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainside Elementary School Elementary · Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 346 | 0.5 mi |
| Pinon Valley Elementary School Elementary · Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E | KG–06 | 315 | 0.7 mi |
| Weikel Elementary School Elementary · Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 814 | 1.1 mi |
| Otero Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 330 | 1.2 mi |
| Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School Elementary · Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E | KG–06 | 324 | 1.3 mi |
| Patriot Elementary School Elementary · Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | KG–05 | 523 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Abrams Elementary School
What grades does Abrams Elementary School serve?
Abrams Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an.
How many students attend Abrams Elementary School?
Abrams Elementary School reported 396 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 480 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Abrams Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 396 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Abrams Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Abrams Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Abrams Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Abrams Elementary School in?
Abrams Elementary School is part of Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an, based in Fountain, CO, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Abrams Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mountainside Elementary School (0.5 mi), Pinon Valley Elementary School (0.7 mi), Weikel Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.