Enrollment
379
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Widefield District 3 Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Widefield District 3 Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080648001359
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Widefield District 3 Preschool earns 50/100 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.
- #37 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 379
- students enrolled
Widefield District 3 Preschool has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Widefield District 3 Preschool ranks #37 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080648001359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Widefield District 3 Preschool compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Widefield District 3 Preschool
Widefield District 3 Preschool is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of spends $11,395 per pupil, 30% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of also operates Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students) and Widefield High School (1,193 students) alongside Widefield District 3 Preschool.
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 Widefield District 3 Preschool compares
Widefield District 3 Preschool 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 |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,395
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 9.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Widefield District 3 Preschool is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of, which includes Widefield District 3 Preschool.
$11,395
Per student
-30%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 56.9%
Federal 12.4%
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 Widefield District 3 Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Widefield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Mountain School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Janitell Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Widefield District 3 Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools statewide
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 (~379 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Widefield District 3 Preschool
How many students attend Widefield District 3 Preschool?
Widefield District 3 Preschool has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Widefield District 3 Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Widefield District 3 Preschool 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 is the racial and ethnic makeup of Widefield District 3 Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Widefield District 3 Preschool is White at 39.8% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Widefield District 3 Preschool?
Widefield District 3 Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Widefield District 3 Preschool rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Widefield District 3 Preschool ranks #37 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 Widefield District 3 Preschool a good school?
Widefield District 3 Preschool earns 50/100 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 School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of?
Besides Widefield District 3 Preschool, School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of also operates Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students), Widefield High School (1,193 students), and Grand Mountain School (1,044 students). See the School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of district page for the complete list.
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