Serving 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weikel Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weikel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Weikel Elementary School's student population of 754 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Weikel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weikel Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#860 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Black
9%
5%
White
47%
51%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weikel Elementary School's ranking?
Weikel Elementary School is ranked #860 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Weikel Elementary School?
754 students attend Weikel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Weikel Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weikel Elementary School?
Weikel Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Weikel Elementary School offer ?
Weikel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Weikel Elementary School part of?
Weikel Elementary School is part of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An.
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