Overview

Mountainside Elementary School is a public school in Fort Carson, CO, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 8 elementary schools in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso An.

School Rating

Mountainside Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Colorado with the same grade levels.
4/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

5506 HARR AVENUE
Fort Carson, CO 80902
School leader: Mr Eric Owen
(719) 382-1430
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