Widefield District 3 Preschool serves 379 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Widefield District 3 Preschool's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Motto
To Learn, Grow, Achieve: Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day
School Rankings
The diversity score of Widefield District 3 Preschool is 0.68, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
37%
Black
9%
5%
White
40%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Widefield District 3 Preschool?
379 students attend Widefield District 3 Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Widefield District 3 Preschool students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Widefield District 3 Preschool?
Widefield District 3 Preschool has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Widefield District 3 Preschool offer ?
Widefield District 3 Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Widefield District 3 Preschool part of?
Widefield District 3 Preschool is part of School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of.
In what neighborhood is Widefield District 3 Preschool located?
Widefield District 3 Preschool is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 14 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Staff first day
August 04, 2026 (Tuesday)
First Day of School (grades 6,9, and 1-5)
August 10, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of School (grades 7,8,10,11, and 12)
August 11, 2026 (Tuesday)
Welcome! Students' First Day
August 24, 2026 (Monday)
October Day - Schools Closed
October 09, 2026 (Friday)
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