Welte Education Center

330 Lyckman Dr
Fountain, CO 80817
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Welte Education Center serves 115 students in grades 9-12.
Welte Education Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-49% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Welte Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Welte Education Center's student population of 115 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
115 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Welte Education Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Welte Education Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1186 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
34%
35%
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Black
9%
4%
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White
48%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
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Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Welte Education Center's ranking?
Welte Education Center is ranked #1186 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Welte Education Center?
The graduation rate of Welte Education Center is 40-49%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Welte Education Center?
115 students attend Welte Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Welte Education Center students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welte Education Center?
Welte Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Welte Education Center offer ?
Welte Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Welte Education Center part of?

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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