Fountain Middle School
Reported Enrollment
1,046
students
District
Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
County Context Score
7/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
515 N. SANTE FE, FOUNTAIN, CO, 80817
School District
Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 080408000563
- District ID
- 0804080
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
1,046 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Fountain Middle School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
El Paso County has 240 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 13 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Fountain Middle School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an, El Paso County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Fountain Middle School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an.
1,046 students
Fountain Middle School reports 1,046 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 34 other middle schools in El Paso County with enrollment data, 33 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 535 students.
35 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 544 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
13 district schools
Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an lists 8 primary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
8
Middle
2
High
2
Other
1
Nearby context inside Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
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School Profile FAQ
Is Fountain Middle School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Fountain Middle School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Fountain Middle School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Fountain Middle School with nearby schools?
Fountain Middle School should be compared with 35 middle schools in El Paso County, plus other schools in Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Fountain Middle School?
Before using Fountain Middle School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an.
Part of Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
Fountain Middle School is one of 13 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 8,201 students across 13 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
13
Reported Enrollment
8,201
13 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Welte Education Center9–12 · HighListed only
- Abrams Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Carson Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Fountain-Fort Carson High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Mesa Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Patriot Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Aragon Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Mountainside Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Jordahl Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Eagleside Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
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El Paso County Schools
County Context Score
7/100
County-level composite across 240 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.