At a glance
Reported students
346
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
523
Mountainside Elementary School: 346 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
14.4:1 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
- 426
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Mountainside Elementary School
Mountainside Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–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 346 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 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (36.1%) and White (34.1%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. 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 Mountainside Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 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
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.2%
- 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
- White34.1%
- Hispanic36.1%
- Black15.9%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2%
- Multiracial9.8%
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
Eagleside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
Abrams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
396 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 Mountainside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrams Elementary School Elementary · Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | KG–05 | 396 | 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 | 0.9 mi |
| Patriot Elementary School Elementary · Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an | KG–05 | 523 | 1 mi |
| Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School Elementary · Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E | KG–06 | 324 | 1.2 mi |
| Otero Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 330 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mountainside Elementary School
What grades does Mountainside Elementary School serve?
Mountainside Elementary School reports grades PK–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 Mountainside Elementary School?
Mountainside Elementary School reported 346 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 426 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mountainside Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 346 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 Mountainside Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mountainside 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 Mountainside Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.2% 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 Mountainside Elementary School in?
Mountainside 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 Mountainside Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Abrams Elementary School (0.5 mi), Pinon Valley Elementary School (0.7 mi), Weikel Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.