Fountain International Magnet School

Fountain International Magnet School, located at 925 N. Glendale Avenue in Pueblo, Colorado, serves Pre-K through 3rd grade as a district-wide IB magnet in Pueblo School District 60. Authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Fountain integrates rigorous inquiry-based learning with well-rounded development across academics, social–emotional growth, arts, PE, world languages, technology, math, and science.

The school’s vision emphasizes preparing students as lifelong learners and global thinkers through high academic standards and purposeful assessment. A strong parent partnership supports learning, with families contributing mandated volunteer hours annually. Daily routines include structured uniform attire that reinforces respect and readiness. Dedicated staff guides young scholars through a caring, reflective, and globally focused educational journey grounded in Pueblo’s diverse community.

As of April 2025, Fountain International celebrated Administrative Professionals Day with recognition of key staff members who support school operations behind the scenes,a testament to the school’s collaborative culture and community spirit.

Q1. How many students attend Fountain International Magnet School?

Ans. The school has an enrollment of approximately 306 students in Pre-K through 3rd grade.

Q2. How does Fountain perform academically in state assessments?

Ans. According to Colorado’s School Performance Framework, Fountain holds a Performance Plan rating in 2023 and 2024,indicating it meets state expectations without being on improvement watch.

Q3. How much is spent per student compared to state average?

Ans. Fountain’s annual spending is about $12,823 per student, slightly below the Colorado average of $14,845.

Q4. What is the school's uniform policy?

Ans. Students wear standard uniforms on Tuesdays–Thursdays; on Mondays, special occasions, and field trips they wear formal uniform attire to promote professionalism and school unity.

Q5. How does the magnet lottery and enrollment work?

Ans. Enrollment is through a district-wide lottery. Siblings of current IB students have priority, and students remain in the program without reapplying annually, except when transitioning grade bands.