Aragon Elementary School

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

211 SOUTH MAIN STREET
FOUNTAIN, CO 80817

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Aragon Elementary School, located in Fountain, Colorado, is a dedicated member of the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment rooted in community, academic growth, and character development. By leveraging the resources of District 8, Aragon Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that prepares young learners for future success, emphasizing core subjects alongside social-emotional learning to ensure students feel supported throughout their primary education years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Fountain community, maintaining a commitment to transparency and parental engagement. Through its official website, Aragon Elementary provides families with streamlined access to essential school information, including curriculum updates, upcoming events, and administrative resources. By maintaining a strong home-to-school connection, Aragon creates a collaborative atmosphere where staff and families work together to promote a positive and effective learning experience for all students.

358

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aragon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	115
Black	27
Asian	2
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
169 (47.2%)
Hispanic
115 (32.1%)
Two or More
40 (11.2%)
Black
27 (7.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)382-1340
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 48

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 59