Mountainside Elementary School

Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an

346 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mountainside Elementary School is a public school located on the Fort Carson military installation in Colorado, serving students within the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8. Given its location, the school maintains a deep connection to the military community, providing a supportive and specialized environment tailored to the unique needs of military-connected families. The school focuses on building a strong foundation for academic success while fostering a sense of stability and community for students whose lives are often impacted by frequent moves and parent deployments.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes core academic standards, typically augmented by character education and initiatives designed to support social-emotional well-being. Because it is part of the Fountain-Fort Carson district, Mountainside benefits from a school system well-versed in military culture, ensuring that faculty and staff are equipped to handle the specific challenges and transitions students may face. By prioritizing both educational excellence and a welcoming, inclusive school climate, Mountainside Elementary serves as a vital resource for the families living and working at Fort Carson.

346

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountainside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	125
Black	55
Asian	6
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
125 (36.1%)
White
118 (34.1%)
Black
55 (15.9%)
Two or More
34 (9.8%)
Pacific Islander
7 (2.0%)
Asian
6 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)382-1430
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 47