Widefield District 3 Preschool serves 433 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Widefield District 3 Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Widefield District 3 Preschool's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Widefield District 3 Preschool is 0.67, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
10%
5%
White
45%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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?
433 students attend Widefield District 3 Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Widefield District 3 Preschool students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Widefield District 3 Preschool?
Widefield District 3 Preschool has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Widefield District 3 Preschool offer ?
Widefield District 3 Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
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.
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