Patriot Elementary School

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

564 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Patriot Elementary School is located on the Fort Carson military installation in Colorado and serves as a key educational institution within the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8. Given its location, the school is uniquely positioned to support the families of active-duty military personnel, fostering a community that understands the specific transitions, challenges, and strengths associated with military-connected student life. The school environment is structured to provide stability and academic excellence, catering to a diverse student body that frequently experiences the mobility inherent to military service.

Academically, Patriot Elementary focuses on a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Fountain-Fort Carson district while emphasizing social-emotional learning and character development. The school’s mission generally reflects a commitment to preparing students for future success through collaborative teaching methods, modern technology integration, and a supportive classroom atmosphere. By leveraging its strong connection to the Fort Carson community, Patriot Elementary strives to create a nurturing space where military children feel a sense of belonging and receive the targeted support necessary to thrive both personally and academically.

564

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patriot Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	146
Black	58
Asian	10
Two or More	63
Pacific Islander	7

White
280 (49.6 %)
Hispanic
146 (25.9 %)
Two or More
63 (11.2 %)
Black
58 (10.3 %)
Asian
10 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.2 %)

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)382-1460
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 83

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 92