Mesa Elementary School

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

668 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mesa Elementary School, located in Fountain, Colorado, is a public school serving the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. Mesa Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of belonging within the local community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and social development. By utilizing resources provided through the Fountain-Fort Carson district, Mesa Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and educators. Through its commitment to excellence and its connection to the surrounding neighborhood, the school serves as a vital hub for elementary education in the Fountain area.

668

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	209
Black	64
Asian	3
Two or More	80
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	11

White
289 (43.3%)
Hispanic
209 (31.3%)
Two or More
80 (12.0%)
Black
64 (9.6%)
American Indian
12 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

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)382-1370
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 113