- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Widefield Elementary School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080648001128
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #39 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Widefield Elementary School of the Arts ranks #39 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080648001128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 080648001128 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 14.2:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students)
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mesa Ridge Hig
Mesa Ridge High School
1,304 students
- Widefield High
Widefield High School
1,193 students
- Grand Mountain
Grand Mountain School
1,044 students
- Janitell Junio
Janitell Junior High School
658 students
- Webster Elemen
Webster Elementary School
582 students
- This school 369
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts
369 students
What this shows Widefield Elementary School of the Arts reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Widefield Elementary School of the Arts compares
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Colorado - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,730
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Widefield Elementary School of the Arts is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of reports $12,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Widefield Elementary School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Widefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Janitell Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Widefield Elementary School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Widefield Elementary School of the Arts
How many students attend Widefield Elementary School of the Arts?
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts is 14.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts?
26.4% of students at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Widefield Elementary School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Widefield Elementary School of the Arts?
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Widefield Elementary School of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Widefield Elementary School of the Arts ranks #39 of 51 elementary 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 elementary schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of?
Besides Widefield Elementary School of the Arts, 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.