Is Weikel Elementary School a good school?

Weikel Elementary School ranks 590 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Weikel Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 758 students attended Weikel Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Weikel Elementary School?

Students at Weikel Elementary School are 44% White, 31% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 9% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Weikel Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Weikel Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Carson Middle School High : Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Weikel Elementary School

Summary:

Weikel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 754 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fountain School District No. 8, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Weikel Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 46.95% White, 29.18% Hispanic, and 8.75% African American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, Weikel's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (36%) and Math (26.7%) were lower than the state averages (44.1% and 34.2%, respectively). The school also has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 29.58% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the state average. Weikel's student-teacher ratio of 18.3 is higher than nearby schools like Mountainside Elementary (14.9) and Patriot Elementary (16.7).

Weikel's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 262 out of 965 Colorado elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 590 out of 943 in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but White students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing significantly worse. Weikel's academic performance is generally lower than nearby schools in higher-performing districts, such as Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School, but it outperforms some other nearby schools in the Fountain School District. The district's 1-star rating suggests that there may be systemic challenges impacting the academic achievement of students across the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6565 Lindstrom Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80902-5400

(719) 358-4320

District: Fountain School District No. 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
590^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,734

Students who attend Weikel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Carson Middle School
High:	Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 758

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.7%

Hispanic:

30.7%

Two or more races:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Weikel Elementary School ranks worse than 62.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3^rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Fountain School District No. 8. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.92. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Weikel Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fountain School District No. 8. Racial makeup is: White (43.7%), Hispanic (30.7%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weikel Elementary School is 18.9. 7 elementary schools in the Fountain School District No. 8 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Weikel Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weikel Elementary School is $12,734. 6 elementary schools in the Fountain School District No. 8 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weikel Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Weikel Elementary School 590^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Weikel Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Fountain School District No. 8:

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

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Rank History for Weikel Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Weikel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2013	62.13	375^th	954	60.7%
2014	68.54	285^th	962	70.4%
2015	56.50	369^th	938	60.7%
2016	59.60	328^th	914	64.1%
2017	44.44	461^st	929	50.4%
2018	58.27	340^th	917	62.9%
2019	69.77	262^nd	965	72.8%
2021	49.81	385^th	710	45.8%
2022	42.75	488^th	921	47.0%
2023	41.58	501^st	933	46.3%
2024	31.92	590^th	943	37.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weikel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	51.19	142^nd	308	53.9%
2019	58.77	114^th	332	65.7%
2021	38.89	56^th	75	25.3%
2022	46.84	92^nd	203	54.7%
2023	56.89	94^th	265	64.5%
2024	24.80	294^th	365	19.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Weikel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	51.35	304^th	690	55.9%
2019	66.01	227^th	758	70.1%
2021	50.78	212^th	351	39.6%
2022	37.43	362^nd	595	39.2%
2023	34.62	414^th	642	35.5%
2024	19.19	555^th	684	18.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Weikel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	47.49	329^th	693	52.5%
2019	62.63	245^th	764	67.9%
2021	31.91	288^th	352	18.2%
2022	31.12	397^th	594	33.2%
2023	30.85	434^th	649	33.1%
2024	32.22	442^nd	683	35.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Weikel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	75.82	27^th	172	84.3%
2023	58.34	71^st	197	64.0%
2024	52.79	100^th	242	58.7%

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Rank History for White students at Weikel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	40.00	198^th	337	41.2%
2019	55.12	249^th	596	58.2%
2021	31.09	238^th	288	17.4%
2022	21.24	395^th	454	13.0%
2023	23.85	436^th	525	17.0%
2024	18.67	474^th	539	12.1%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Weikel Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	355	61	9	126	6	6	43	606
2012	333	86	12	111	7	4	41	594
2013	438	107	14	146	11	7	56	779
2014	429	116	19	187	9	7	79	846
2015	456	100	15	179	6	3	72	831
2016	415	98	12	163	2	5	72	767
2017	384	113	13	186	7	9	86	798
2018	432	108	10	143	10	10	66	779
2019	438	95	11	134	12	13	74	777
2020	531	90	16	131	11	8	68	855
2021	461	73	20	177	7	13	59	810
2022	408	65	14	211	6	11	58	773
2023	354	66	18	220	6	13	77	754
2024	331	70	23	233	9	21	71	758

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Weikel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	606	32.9	18.3	27.1
2012	594	30.4	19.5	34.3
2013	779	34.9	22.2	37.9
2014	846	46.0	18.3	35.2
2015	831	52.0	15.9	31.2
2016	767	46.0	16.6	36
2017	798	42.8	18.6	38.1
2018	779	41.0	19.0	38.9
2019	777	41.0	18.9	32.4
2020	855	40.8	20.9	32.6
2021	810	44.0	18.4	32.1
2022	773	44.3	17.4	27.6
2023	754	41.0	18.3	29.6
2024	758	40.0	18.9	34.7

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 Weikel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	606	32.9	18.3	27.1
2012	594	30.4	19.5	34.3
2013	779	34.9	22.2	37.9
2014	846	46.0	18.3	35.2
2015	831	52.0	15.9	31.2
2016	767	46.0	16.6	36
2017	798	42.8	18.6	38.1
2018	779	41.0	19.0	38.9
2019	777	41.0	18.9	32.4
2020	855	40.8	20.9	32.6
2021	810	44.0	18.4	32.1
2022	773	44.3	17.4	27.6
2023	754	41.0	18.3	29.6
2024	758	40.0	18.9	34.7

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 Weikel Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,313
2020	$9,454
2021	$9,858
2022	$11,556
2023	$12,734

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weikel Elementary School

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 262^nd of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 501^st of 933 Elementary schools	26.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weikel Elementary School)	47.4	29.5	17.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fountain School District No. 8)	40.1	29.8	10.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Weikel Elementary School)	33	36.7	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Fountain School District No. 8)	38.6	30.6	8%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Weikel Elementary School)	66.2	35.1	31.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fountain School District No. 8)	46.9	29.4	17.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Weikel Elementary School)	53.2	20.8	32.4%
4th Grade Math (Fountain School District No. 8)	32.9	16.6	16.3%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Weikel Elementary School)	50	35.5	14.5%
5th Grade Science (Fountain School District No. 8)	37.8	28.1	9.7%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Weikel Elementary School)	67.6	51.3	16.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fountain School District No. 8)	50.4	44.9	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Weikel Elementary School)	50	40.8	9.2%
5th Grade Math (Fountain School District No. 8)	31.9	29	2.9%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Weikel Elementary School)	59.1	38.5	20.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fountain School District No. 8)	43.6	31.9	11.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Weikel Elementary School)	44.2	32.8	11.4%
All Grades Math (Fountain School District No. 8)	29.4	20	9.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	777	754	3%
African American	95	66	30.5%
American Indian	12	6	50%
Asian	11	18	63.6%
Hispanic	134	220	64.2%
Pacific Islander	13	13
White	438	354	19.2%
Two or More Races	74	77	4.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.4%	29.6%	2.9%

Schools Near Weikel Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)					CMAS Math (2024)					CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Weikel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6565 Lindstrom Street	Colorado Springs	80902	El Paso County	Fountain School District No. 8	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 358-4320	758	40	18.9	34.7%	331 (43.7%)	70 (9.2%)	233 (30.7%)	23 (3.0%)	9 (1.2%)	21 (2.8%)	71 (9.4%)	31.9	590^th of 943 public elementary schools	37.4%		41.6	501^st of 933 public elementary schools	46.3%	89	35.6	34.1	38.7		36.0	35.6	17.6	26.3		26.7	30.7	$12,734
Patriot Elementary School	Public	K-5	7010 Harr Avenue	Fort Carson	80902	El Paso County	Fountain School District No. 8	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 382-1460	520	32	16.4	57.1%	243 (46.7%)	51 (9.8%)	144 (27.7%)	16 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	58 (11.2%)	25	676^th of 943 public elementary schools	28.3%		27	643^rd of 933 public elementary schools	31.1%	33	24.2	20.3	33.7		26.6	28.6	19.0	33.7		27.9	27.1	$13,884
Mountainside Elementary School	Public	K-5	5506 Harr Avenue	Fort Carson	80902	El Paso County	Fountain School District No. 8	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 382-1430	354	26	13.6	55.9%	152 (42.9%)	44 (12.4%)	118 (33.3%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.7%)	29 (8.2%)	20.3	739^th of 943 public elementary schools	21.6%		23.8	686^th of 933 public elementary schools	26.5%	53	37.5	20.8	23.1		28.0	29.7	10.4	17.3		20.1	19.2	$14,658
Abrams Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 Chiles Avenue	Fort Carson	80902	El Paso County	Fountain School District No. 8	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 382-1490	403	25	16.1	56.6%	153 (38.0%)	54 (13.4%)	134 (33.3%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	9 (2.2%)	42 (10.4%)	15.2	803^rd of 943 public elementary schools	14.8%		19.8	736^th of 933 public elementary schools	21.1%	67	12.8	32.7	29.8		25.2	14.6	12.0	14.3		13.6	18.4	$14,485
Pinon Valley Elementary School	Public	K-6	6205 Farthing Drive	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12	No	No	No	No	(719) 527-0300	327	21	15.8	22.0%	198 (60.6%)	14 (4.3%)	70 (21.4%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	34 (10.4%)	83	140^th of 943 public elementary schools	85.2%		90.8	66^th of 933 public elementary schools	92.9%	74	59.6	77.1	58.3	79.2	68.6	48.9	53.1	56.5	70.8	57.4	53.3	$12,669
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School	Public	K-6	5250 Farthing Drive	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12	No	No	No	No	(719) 576-3080	327	20	16.0	9.2%	250 (76.5%)	4 (1.2%)	37 (11.3%)	10 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.6%)	91.3	62^nd of 943 public elementary schools	93.4%		90.7	70^th of 933 public elementary schools	92.5%	8	64.4	62.2	73.5	77.1	69.5	64.4	60.0	78.0	66.0	67.4	70.0	$11,836
Otero Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1650 Charmwood Drive	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2110	338	27	12.7	77.8%	94 (27.8%)	50 (14.8%)	143 (42.3%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	39 (11.5%)	24.5	684^th of 943 public elementary schools	27.5%		30.2	607^th of 933 public elementary schools	34.9%	77	32.2	30.6	23.8		29.3	24.6	26.5	23.8		25.0	23.8	$15,962
Pinello Elementary School	Public	K-5	2515 Cody Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 391-3395	299	24	12.7	69.9%	115 (38.5%)	23 (7.7%)	127 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	30 (10.0%)	29	626^th of 943 public elementary schools	33.6%		28.5	620^th of 933 public elementary schools	33.5%	6	30.0	29.5	40.0		33.6	25.0	25.0	32.0		27.6	24.0	$14,693
Oak Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3333 Oak Creek Drive West	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2175	270	17	15.8	74.1%	87 (32.2%)	15 (5.6%)	140 (51.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.0%)	44	490^th of 943 public elementary schools	48.0%		43.6	486^th of 933 public elementary schools	47.9%	4	33.3	27.8	53.8		38.5	35.7	30.6	43.6		36.8	38.5	$15,521
Widefield District 3 Preschool	Public	PK	209 Leta Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	No	(719) 931-3050	383	19	20.1		161 (42.0%)	32 (8.4%)	145 (37.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	39 (10.2%)								(n/a)												$9,937

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