- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Weikel Elementary School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080408006481 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 19.9:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain-Fort Carson High School (1,974 students)
Weikel Elementary School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Weikel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fountain-Fort
Fountain-Fort Carson High School
1,974 students
- Fountain Middl
Fountain Middle School
1,051 students
- This school
Weikel Elementary School
814 students
- Mesa Elementar 668
Mesa Elementary School
668 students
- Carson Middle 657
Carson Middle School
657 students
- Jordahl Elemen 524
Jordahl Elementary School
524 students
What this shows Weikel Elementary School reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weikel Elementary School compares
Weikel Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,254
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,051
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~814 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.