Mesa Elementary School

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

645 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.

645

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	184
Black	54
Asian	10
Two or More	81
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	14

White
292 (45.3 %)
Hispanic
184 (28.5 %)
Two or More
81 (12.6 %)
Black
54 (8.4 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.2 %)
Asian
10 (1.6 %)
American Indian
10 (1.6 %)

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)382-1370
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
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 115

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 107