Welte Education Center

Summary:

Welte Education Center is a public high school in Fountain, Colorado, serving 106 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Fountain School District No. 8, which is ranked 85 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Welte Education Center stands out from nearby schools like Fountain-Fort Carson High School in several key ways. It has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of Hispanic (31.13%) and African American (11.32%) students. However, Welte consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 26% of 11th-graders proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 51% for the district and 58% for the state. Additionally, Welte has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60.38%) compared to Fountain-Fort Carson High School (36.37%).

Despite these challenges, Welte Education Center has a lower student-teacher ratio (7.6) compared to Fountain-Fort Carson High School (17.1) and other nearby schools, which could indicate a more personalized learning environment. However, this potential advantage does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes, as Welte's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 249 out of 292 Colorado high schools in 2014-2015 to 283 out of 349 in 2023-2024. Addressing the school's performance issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the Welte community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 330 Lyckman Dr
       Fountain, CO  80817-2290


(719) 382-1550

District: Fountain School District No. 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,939 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.6 Help
Number of students:  106

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.1%
Hispanic:
31.1%
African American:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Welte Education Center ranks worse than 81.1% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.33. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Welte Education Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Welte Education Center is $25,939.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Welte Education Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Welte Education Center 283rd of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Welte Education Center in the ranking list.)

Fountain School District No. 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Fountain School District No. 8 85th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Welte Education Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 4.18 272nd 279 2.5%
2005 8.86 255th 280 8.9%
2006 15.99 246th 286 14.0%
2007 35.16 203rd 298 31.9%
2008 14.94 258th 301 14.3%
2009 19.90 258th 310 16.8%
2010 12.32 284th 327 13.1%
2011 13.90 288th 337 14.5%
2012 16.31 272nd 334 18.6%
2013 18.77 283rd 349 18.9%
2014 8.11 330th 369 10.6%
2015 16.97 249th 292 14.7%
2018 9.01 349th 388 10.1%
2019 9.02 365th 411 11.2%
2023 5.65 334th 349 4.3%
2024 19.33 283rd 349 18.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Welte Education Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 25 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 31
1994 31 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1995 20 2 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 38
1996 20 2 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 38
1997 13 5 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 25
1998 17 2 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 31
1999 30 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2000 31 4 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2001 45 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2002 35 2 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 50
2003 35 2 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 50
2004 27 6 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 44
2005 34 5 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 55
2006 56 10 1 20 2 n/a n/a 0 89
2007 54 17 4 18 2 n/a n/a 0 95
2008 51 8 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 75
2009 49 6 5 14 2 n/a n/a 0 76
2010 67 15 5 27 8 n/a n/a 0 122
2011 69 15 3 35 3 1 6 0 132
2012 66 7 1 24 1 2 8 0 109
2013 57 9 3 21 0 2 7 0 99
2014 55 10 1 37 1 1 14 0 119
2015 49 12 2 37 2 3 9 0 114
2016 54 9 0 29 0 2 16 0 110
2017 54 8 0 30 1 2 12 0 107
2018 61 11 0 37 2 2 9 0 122
2019 66 6 0 31 1 4 11 0 119
2020 36 7 0 29 1 3 8 0 84
2021 57 8 0 38 1 2 5 0 111
2022 56 10 1 39 2 1 6 0 115
2023 52 12 0 33 1 1 7 0 106

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Welte Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 31 1.0 31.0 35.5
1994 37 2.0 18.5 0
1995 38 2.0 19.0 23.7
1996 38 2.0 19.0 23.7
1997 25 2.0 12.5 0
1998 31 3.0 10.3 38.7
1999 41 2.0 20.5 34.1
2000 45 3.0 15.0 46.7
2001 57 4.0 14.3 33.3
2002 50 7.0 7.1 46
2003 50 7.0 7.1 46
2004 44 5.0 8.8 47.7
2005 55 5.0 11.0 36.4
2006 89 8.0 11.1 33.7
2007 95 8.0 11.9 49.5
2008 75 7.7 9.7 49.3
2009 76 7.0 10.9 40.8
2010 122 8.0 15.2 54.9
2011 132 8.5 15.4 50.8
2012 109 8.0 13.6 50.5
2013 99 8.3 11.8 50.5
2014 119 9.0 13.1 52.9
2015 114 10.0 11.4 53.5
2016 110 10.0 11.0 64.5
2017 107 8.5 12.5 74.8
2018 122 11.8 10.2 69.7
2019 119 14.0 8.5 61.3
2020 84 12.0 7.0 73.8
2021 111 10.0 11.1 64
2022 115 13.6 8.4 56.5
2023 106 13.9 7.6 60.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Welte Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 31 1.0 31.0 35.5
1994 37 2.0 18.5 0
1995 38 2.0 19.0 23.7
1996 38 2.0 19.0 23.7
1997 25 2.0 12.5 0
1998 31 3.0 10.3 38.7
1999 41 2.0 20.5 34.1
2000 45 3.0 15.0 46.7
2001 57 4.0 14.3 33.3
2002 50 7.0 7.1 46
2003 50 7.0 7.1 46
2004 44 5.0 8.8 47.7
2005 55 5.0 11.0 36.4
2006 89 8.0 11.1 33.7
2007 95 8.0 11.9 49.5
2008 75 7.7 9.7 49.3
2009 76 7.0 10.9 40.8
2010 122 8.0 15.2 54.9
2011 132 8.5 15.4 50.8
2012 109 8.0 13.6 50.5
2013 99 8.3 11.8 50.5
2014 119 9.0 13.1 52.9
2015 114 10.0 11.4 53.5
2016 110 10.0 11.0 64.5
2017 107 8.5 12.5 74.8
2018 122 11.8 10.2 69.7
2019 119 14.0 8.5 61.3
2020 84 12.0 7.0 73.8
2021 111 10.0 11.1 64
2022 115 13.6 8.4 56.5
2023 106 13.9 7.6 60.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Welte Education Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,412
2020 $24,420
2021 $18,674
2022 $20,854
2023 $25,939

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Welte Education Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 365th of 411 High schoolsRanks 334th of 349 High schools
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students119106
 10.9%
African American612
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic3133
 6.5%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White6652
 21.2%
Two or More Races117
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.3%60.4%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Welte Education Center

In the 2022-23 school year, 106 students attended Welte Education Center.

Welte Education Center ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Colorado high schools.

Students at Welte Education Center are 49% White, 31% Hispanic, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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