Widefield 3 School District
- 1820 MAIN ST
- COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911
- (719) 391-3000
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 69.8% | 75.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,675 | $9,326 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.2 | 16.8 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,504 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 525 | - |
District Test Scores
CSAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 70.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 71.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 50.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 68.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 66.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 65.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 70.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 44.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2008 | 57.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 61.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 71.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2008 | 51.0% | 46.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 65.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 58.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 47.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 46.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 37.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 66.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 49.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 30.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 66.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 47.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 47.0% | |
Source: CO Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,504 | 16.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 376 |
| Kindergarten Students | 632 |
| 1st Grade Students | 703 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 645 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 691 |
| 4th Grade Students | 622 |
| 5th Grade Students | 647 |
| 6th Grade Students | 656 |
| 7th Grade Students | 627 |
| 8th Grade Students | 627 |
| 9th Grade Students | 649 |
| 10th Grade Students | 650 |
| 11th Grade Students | 660 |
| 12th Grade Students | 666 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 115 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 404 |
| Hispanic | 1,720 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,407 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,205 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,598 |
| Female | 4,253 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 525 | 16.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 10 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 41 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 240 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 234 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 110 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 12 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 32 |
| Elementary | 12 |
| Secondary | 20 |
| Other | 1 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | 17 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 376 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 15 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 49 |
| School Administrators | 32 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 68 |
| Student Support Services | 60 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 153 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $71,883,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $21,477,000 | 29.9% |
| Property Tax | $15,202,000 | 21.1% |
| Cities and Counties | $144,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $526,000 | 0.7% |
| School Lunch | $1,197,000 | 1.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $42,000 | 0.06% |
| Other Sales and Services | $414,000 | 0.6% |
| Rents and Royalties | $200,000 | 0.3% |
| Sale of Property | $192,000 | 0.3% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,685,000 | 2.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,875,000 | 2.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $45,289,000 | 63.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $43,055,000 | 59.9% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,683,000 | 2.3% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $14,000 | 0.02% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $73,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $32,000 | 0.04% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $51,000 | 0.07% |
| Transportation Programs | $381,000 | 0.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $5,117,000 | 7.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,309,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,755,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $259,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $23,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $14,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $59,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $42,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $901,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Other | $171,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $481,000 | 0.7% |
| Direct - Other | $103,000 | 0.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $65,095,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $37,075,000 | 57.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $25,873,000 | 39.7% |
| Student Support | $3,727,000 | 5.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,087,000 | 4.3% |
| General Administration Support | $708,000 | 1.0% |
| School Administration Support | $4,284,000 | 6.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $7,191,000 | 10.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,047,000 | 2.8% |
| Other Support Services | $4,829,000 | 6.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,147,000 | 3.3% |
| Food Services | $2,127,000 | 3.0% |
| Enterprise Operations | $20,000 | 0.03% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 69.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 498 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 9 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 102 | 4.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Widefield 3 School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 17
- Students: 8,504
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 525
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| DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
701 Widefield Dr
Colorado Springs, CO Public | 9-12 | 94 | 13.2 |  Review This School |
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| FRENCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5225 Alturas Dr
Colorado Springs, CO Public | KG-6 | 691 | 20.2 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| JAMES MADISON CHARTER ACADEMY SCHOOL | ||||
660 Syracuse St
Colorado Springs, CO Charter | KG-6 | 126 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| JANITELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7635 Fountain Mesa Rd
Fountain, CO Public | 7-8 | 486 | 18.3 | Review This School |
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| MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6910 Defoe Ave
Colorado Springs, CO Public | KG-6 | 469 | 15.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MESA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6070 Mesa Ridge Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO Public | 9-12 | 1,257 | 18.2 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
209 Leta Dr
Colorado Springs, CO Public | KG-6 | 274 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| PINELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2515 Cody Dr
Colorado Springs, CO Public | KG-6 | 340 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| SPROUL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
235 Sumac Dr
Colorado Springs, CO Public | 7-8 | 371 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7070 Grand Valley Dr
Colorado Springs, CO Public | KG-6 | 773 | 19.5 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| TALBOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Dean and Fordham Streets
Colorado Springs, CO Public | KG-6 | 403 | 15.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VENETUCCI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
405 Willis Dr
Colorado Springs, CO Public | KG-6 | 434 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| WATSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
136 Fontaine Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO Public | 7-8 | 397 | 16.2 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
445 Jersey Ln
Colorado Springs, CO Public | KG-6 | 660 | 19.8 | Review This School |
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| WIDEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
509 Widefield Dr
Colorado Springs, CO Public | KG-6 | 426 | 16.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WIDEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
615 Widefield Dr
Colorado Springs, CO Public | 9-12 | 1,274 | 20.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILSON PRESCHOOL | ||||
930 Leta Dr
Security, CO Public | PK | 376 | 24.3 | Review This School |
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