Widefield Elementary School
Tel:
(719)391-3335
- Widefield Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Widefield Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Widefield Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 422 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Widefield Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Widefield Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #443 out of 1,704 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 34% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 62% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Widefield Elementary School is Widefield High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sproul Junior High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sproul Junior High School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Widefield High School Grades: 9-12 | 1359 students
0.1 miles
615 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719)391-3200 0.1 9-12 1359 - Colorado Springs Discovery High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 75 students
0.2 miles
701 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719)391-3121 0.2 9-12 75 - Colorado Springs Sproul Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 569 students
0.9 miles
235 Sumac Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719)391-3215 0.9 6-8 569 - Colorado Springs Venetucci Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 483 students
0.9 miles
405 Willis Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719)391-3355 0.9 K-5 483 - Colorado Springs Widefield District 3 Preschool Grades: PK | 453 students
1.0 miles
209 Leta Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719)931-3050 1.0 PK 453
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