Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts's student population of 356 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts 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 Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts is 0.65, 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
#762 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
7%
5%
White
48%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts's ranking?
Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts is ranked #762 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts often compared to?
Widefield Elementary School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts?
356 students attend Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts?
Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts offer ?
Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts part of?
Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts is part of School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of.
In what neighborhood is Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts located?
Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts 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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