Carson Middle School

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

6200 PRUSSMAN BOULEVARD
FORT CARSON, CO 80902

carsonweb.ffc8.org

659 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carson Middle School, located at 6200 Prussman Boulevard on the Fort Carson military installation in Colorado, serves as a vital educational hub for the families of military personnel. Operating under the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (FFC8), the school is uniquely positioned to support a transient student population that frequently faces the challenges associated with military life, such as frequent deployments and relocations. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional well-being, and community resilience.

Academically, Carson Middle School provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while integrating the specific needs of its diverse student body. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and leadership clubs, which help students build connections and develop life skills. By leveraging the resources of District 8 and its proximity to the base, Carson Middle School aims to provide a stable and enriching educational experience that honors the sacrifices of military families while preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

659

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	185
Black	93
Asian	18
Two or More	53
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	23

White
282 (42.8 %)
Hispanic
185 (28.1 %)
Black
93 (14.1 %)
Two or More
53 (8.0 %)
Pacific Islander
23 (3.5 %)
Asian
18 (2.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)

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)382-1610
Website:	http://carsonweb.ffc8.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
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 6 251

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 196