Fountain 8 School District
- 10665 JIMMY CAMP RD
- FOUNTAIN, CO 80817
- (719) 382-1300
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 77.3% | 75.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.2% | 6.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,413 | $9,326 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.9 | 16.8 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,835 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 405 | - |
District Test Scores
CSAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 70.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 71.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 50.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 68.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 66.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 65.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 70.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 44.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 61.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 71.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2008 | 42.0% | 46.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 65.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 58.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 47.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 46.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2008 | 31.0% | 37.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 66.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 49.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2008 | 27.0% | 30.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 66.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 47.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 47.0% | |
Source: CO Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,835 | 16.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 277 |
| Kindergarten Students | 604 |
| 1st Grade Students | 614 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 694 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 597 |
| 4th Grade Students | 681 |
| 5th Grade Students | 542 |
| 6th Grade Students | 592 |
| 7th Grade Students | 544 |
| 8th Grade Students | 465 |
| 9th Grade Students | 545 |
| 10th Grade Students | 427 |
| 11th Grade Students | 403 |
| 12th Grade Students | 380 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 154 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 272 |
| Hispanic | 1,439 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,378 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,122 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,822 |
| Female | 3,543 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 405 | 16.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 31 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 214 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 150 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 105 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 17 |
| Elementary | 7 |
| Secondary | 10 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 10 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 242 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 12 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 32 |
| School Administrators | 26 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 35 |
| Student Support Services | 43 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 95 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $58,190,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $6,599,000 | 11.3% |
| Property Tax | $3,238,000 | 5.6% |
| Other School Systems | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Cities and Counties | $140,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $399,000 | 0.7% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $26,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch | $980,000 | 1.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $555,000 | 1.0% |
| Other Sales and Services | $52,000 | 0.09% |
| Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $855,000 | 1.5% |
| Private Contributions | $18,000 | 0.03% |
| Miscellaneous | $334,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $38,106,000 | 65.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $36,389,000 | 62.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $996,000 | 1.7% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $18,000 | 0.03% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $53,000 | 0.09% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $56,000 | 0.10% |
| School Lunch Programs | $35,000 | 0.06% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $137,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $397,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $25,000 | 0.04% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $13,485,000 | 23.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $658,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $997,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $227,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $18,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $37,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $16,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $989,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Other | $20,000 | 0.03% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $9,830,000 | 16.9% |
| Direct - Other | $686,000 | 1.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $48,808,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $26,856,000 | 55.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $19,984,000 | 40.9% |
| Student Support | $3,260,000 | 5.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,676,000 | 2.9% |
| General Administration Support | $495,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $3,670,000 | 6.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,914,000 | 10.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,995,000 | 3.4% |
| Other Support Services | $2,974,000 | 5.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,968,000 | 4.0% |
| Food Services | $1,968,000 | 3.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 77.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 306 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 7 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 50 | 3.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Fountain 8 School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 11
- Students: 6,835
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 405
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| ABRAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 600 Chiles Ave
Fort Carson, CO Public | PK-5 | 630 | 15.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ARAGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
211 South Main St
Fountain, CO Public | PK-5 | 500 | 15.3 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CARSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
6200 Prussman Blvd
Fort Carson, CO Public | 6-8 | 680 | 16.5 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| EAGLESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9750 Sentry Dr
Fountain, CO Public | PK-5 | 542 | 15.9 |  Review This School |
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| FOUNTAIN-FORT CARSON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
900 Jimmy Camp Rd
Fountain, CO Public | 9-12 | 1,649 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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| FOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
515 North Sante Fe
Fountain, CO Public | 6-8 | 905 | 16.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JORDAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
800 Progress Dr
Fountain, CO Public | PK-5 | 482 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| LORRAINE SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 East Iowa
Fountain, CO Public | 6-12 | 122 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
400 Camino Del Rey
Fountain, CO Public | KG-5 | 422 | 15.9 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| MOUNTAINSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5506 Harr Ave
Fort Carson, CO Public | PK-5 | 610 | 15.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PATRIOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7010 Harr Ave
Fort Carson, CO Public | PK-5 | 823 | 18.3 | Review This School |
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