Janitell Junior High School

School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of

7635 FOUNTAIN MESA ROAD
FOUNTAIN, CO 80817

janitell.wsd3.org/

663 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Janitell Junior High School is a public middle school located in Fountain, Colorado, serving students within the Widefield School District 3. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for early adolescents. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various educational opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Janitell Junior High places a strong emphasis on school culture and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that aim to build leadership, teamwork, and school spirit among the student body. By utilizing modern educational resources and maintaining a commitment to professional excellence among its staff, Janitell strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and become active contributors to their local community.

663

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Janitell Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	228
Black	67
Asian	9
Two or More	61
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	12

White
280 (42.2 %)
Hispanic
228 (34.4 %)
Black
67 (10.1 %)
Two or More
61 (9.2 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.4 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)

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:	School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
Phone:	(719)391-3295
Website:	http://janitell.wsd3.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 210

Grade 7 232

Grade 8 221