Enrollment
814
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Weikel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weikel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080408006481
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weikel Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #72 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Weikel Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weikel Elementary School ranks #72 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080408006481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weikel Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weikel Elementary School
Weikel Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 814 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 814 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #225, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 814 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an spends $12,970 per pupil, 20% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 37.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an also operates Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students) and Fountain Middle School (1,051 students) alongside Weikel Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Weikel Elementary School compares
Weikel Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 53% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Colorado - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 814 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Weikel Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an, which includes Weikel Elementary School.
$12,970
Per student
-20%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.9%
State 56.6%
Federal 37.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Weikel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain-Fort Carson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fountain Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordahl Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weikel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~814 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Weikel Elementary School
How many students attend Weikel Elementary School?
Weikel Elementary School has 814 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weikel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weikel Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weikel Elementary School?
18.0% of students at Weikel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weikel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weikel Elementary School is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weikel Elementary School?
Weikel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Weikel Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Weikel Elementary School ranks #72 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
Is Weikel Elementary School a good school?
Weikel Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Weikel Elementary School, Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an also operates Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students), Fountain Middle School (1,051 students), and Mesa Elementary School (668 students). See the Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.
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