Top Rankings
School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,377 students in School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
9,377 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
590 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
29%
Graduation Rate
71%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.62
# American Indian Students
46 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
135 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,195 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
36%
# Black Students
881 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
3,963 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
42%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
117 Students
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,040 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
383
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
670
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
714
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
697
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
660
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
737
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
731
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
687
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
691
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
725
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
689
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
691
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
643
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
659
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,956 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,934 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,956
$15,473
Spending / Student
$11,934
$15,791
Best School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3121
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6910 Defoe Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3455
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3455
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3335
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3335
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Talbott Steam Innovation School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Dean Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3475
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3475
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
445 Jersey Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3435
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3435
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #66.
French Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5225 Alturas Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3495
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3495
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #77.
Sproul Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Sumac Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3215
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3215
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: #88.
Venetucci Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Willis Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3355
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3355
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #99.
Widefield High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3200
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #1010.
Mesa Ridge High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6070 Mesa Ridge Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3600
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,255 students
Rank: #1111.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7070 Grand Valley Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3415
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3415
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #1212.
Pinello Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Cody Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3395
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3395
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1313.
Grand Mountain School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11060 Fontaine Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80925
(719) 391-3470
Colorado Springs, CO 80925
(719) 391-3470
Grades: PK-8
| 1,041 students
Rank: #1414.
Janitell Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7635 Fountain Mesa Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 391-3295
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 391-3295
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #1515.
Watson Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
136 Fontaine Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3255
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3255
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Rank: #1616.
The Haven School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
930 Leta Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3080
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3080
Grades: K-12
| 238 students
Rank: #1717.
James Madison Charter Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
660 Syracuse Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3977
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3977
Grades: K-8
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
209 Leta Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 931-3050
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 931-3050
Grades: PK
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of?
School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of manages 18 public schools serving 9,377 students.
What is the rank of School District No. 3 In Theunty Of El Paso And State Of?
School District No. 3 In Theunty Of El Paso And State Of is ranked #93 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School District No. 3 In Theunty Of El Paso And State Of?
42% of School District No. 3 In Theunty Of El Paso And State Of students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School District No. 3 In Theunty Of El Paso And State Of?
School District No. 3 In Theunty Of El Paso And State Of has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is School District No. 3 In Theunty Of El Paso And State Of's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,934 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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