- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Widefield High School
Federal NCES profile for Widefield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080648001129
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Widefield High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #22 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Widefield High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Widefield High School ranks #22 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080648001129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Widefield High School held near 1,239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.7 → 71.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080648001129 · Colorado Springs, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,193 enr · 17.8:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students)
Widefield High School held near 1,239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.7 → 71.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Widefield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mesa Ridge Hig
Mesa Ridge High School
1,304 students
- This school
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
- Sunrise Elemen 506
Sunrise Elementary School
506 students
What this shows Widefield High School reports 1,193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Widefield High School compares
Widefield High 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,193
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Colorado - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 208 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 10.1%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Widefield High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Mountain School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Janitell Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Widefield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Widefield High School
How many students attend Widefield High School?
Widefield High School has 1,193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,241 (2022-23) → 1,239 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Widefield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Widefield High School is 17.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Widefield High School?
19.2% of students at Widefield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Widefield High School?
The largest demographic group at Widefield High School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Widefield High School?
Widefield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Widefield High School ranks #22 of 29 high 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 high 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 High School, School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of also operates Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students), Grand Mountain School (1,044 students), and Janitell Junior High School (658 students). See the School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of district page for the complete list.