Widefield Elementary School
Tel:
(719) 391-3335
- Widefield Elementary School serves 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Widefield Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 42% 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
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Widefield Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 398 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Widefield Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Widefield Elementary School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #642 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 34% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 58% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 1,357 student
0.1 miles
615 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3200 0.1 9-12 1,357 - Colorado Springs Discovery High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 72 students
0.2 miles
701 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3121 0.2 9-12 72 - Colorado Springs Sproul Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 563 students
0.9 miles
235 Sumac Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3215 0.9 6-8 563 - Colorado Springs Venetucci Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 484 students
0.9 miles
405 Willis Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3355 0.9 K-5 484 - Colorado Springs Widefield District 3 Preschool Grades: PK | 437 students
1.0 miles
209 Leta Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 931-3050 1.0 PK 437
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