Fountain Middle School

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

1,051 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fountain Middle School is a public middle school located in Fountain, Colorado, serving as part of the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, the institution focuses on preparing students for future success through a balance of core academic subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Fountain Middle School encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs to promote a sense of community and school spirit. The school leverages its affiliation with the Fountain-Fort Carson district to provide students with modern educational resources and a commitment to high standards. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district news through the official website, which serves as a centralized hub for communication and administrative information.

1,051

Total Students

63.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fountain Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	335
Black	92
Asian	10
Two or More	135
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	19

White
447 (42.5%)
Hispanic
335 (31.9%)
Two or More
135 (12.8%)
Black
92 (8.8%)
Pacific Islander
19 (1.8%)
American Indian
13 (1.2%)
Asian
10 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)382-1580
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,051
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	496
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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

Grade 6 335

Grade 7 346

Grade 8 370