Eagleside Elementary School

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

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eagleside Elementary School, located in Fountain, Colorado, is a public school serving students within the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Eagleside aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong ties to the local Fountain community.

Beyond traditional academics, Eagleside Elementary is known for its focus on cultivating a positive school culture. The school encourages family involvement and community engagement, working closely with parents to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to modern teaching practices and student-centered initiatives, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere that empowers every child to achieve their full potential.

365

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eagleside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	74
Black	31
Asian	6
Two or More	59
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	10

White
182 (49.9 %)
Hispanic
74 (20.3 %)
Two or More
59 (16.2 %)
Black
31 (8.5 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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)382-1520
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
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 30

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 67