Serving 814 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weikel Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Weikel Elementary School serves the west part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 63.5 square miles. Families within this zone are typically about a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge located about 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weikel Elementary School's student population of 814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The strength of the wolf is the pack, and the strength of the pack is the wolf.
School Rankings
Weikel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weikel Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#873 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
dark blue and yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weikel Elementary School's ranking?
Weikel Elementary School is ranked #873 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Weikel Elementary School?
814 students attend Weikel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Weikel Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Weikel Elementary School?
Weikel Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Weikel Elementary School offer ?
Weikel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weikel Elementary School part of?
Weikel Elementary School is part of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An.
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