Jordahl Elementary School

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

534 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jordahl Elementary School, located at 800 Progress Drive in Fountain, Colorado, is a dedicated primary learning institution within the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (FFC8). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging the resources of the surrounding Fountain-Fort Carson area, the school works to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is committed to maintaining a strong partnership between students, staff, and families to ensure a holistic educational experience. Through its official website, Jordahl Elementary provides stakeholders with easy access to important school policies, calendars, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives. As part of a district known for its responsiveness to the needs of military-connected and civilian families alike, Jordahl Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

534

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jordahl Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	140
Black	29
Asian	2
Two or More	72
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
284 (53.2 %)
Hispanic
140 (26.2 %)
Two or More
72 (13.5 %)
Black
29 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (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)382-1400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 77

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 92