Enrollment
379
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080648001359
Widefield District 3 Preschool — Colorado Springs, CO
Federal NCES profile for Widefield District 3 Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Widefield District 3 Preschool compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Widefield District 3 Preschool reports 379 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of spends $13,481 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.7% from local sources (property taxes), 56.9% from the state, and 12.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Widefield District 3 Preschool compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
— 35% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$13,481
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 379 Top 53% in Colorado — larger than 47% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 22.8:1 +35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080648001359
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
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.
$13,481
Per student
-36%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
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Weikel Elementary School
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Soaring Eagles Elementary School
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Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 22.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Widefield District 3 Preschool?
Widefield District 3 Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.