Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

Summary:

Widefield Elementary School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 356 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of School District No. 3, the school stands out for its diverse student population and exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the district and state averages.

Widefield Elementary has a more diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (33.15%) and multiracial (10.11%) students. Academically, the school shines, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that significantly exceed the School District No. 3 and Colorado state averages. Notably, the school's Hispanic and low-income student groups rank among the top 10-22 schools in the state, demonstrating the school's ability to support and elevate underserved populations.

While Widefield Elementary's overall performance is impressive, the school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These factors, combined with the school's consistent academic excellence over the past decade, make Widefield Elementary a standout institution within the School District No. 3 and a strong choice for families seeking a high-performing, diverse, and supportive elementary school in Colorado Springs.


Detail:

Public K-5

 509 Widefield Drive
       Colorado Springs, CO  80911-1837


(719) 391-3335

District: School District No. 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
316th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,797 Help


Students who attend Widefield Elementary School of the Arts usually attend:

High:    Widefield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  356

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.3%
Hispanic:
33.1%
Two or more races:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Widefield Elementary School of the Arts ranks better than 66.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 3. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.54. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Widefield Elementary School of the Arts has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District No. 3.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts is $13,797, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the School District No. 3.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Widefield Elementary School of the Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Widefield Elementary School of the Arts 316th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Widefield Elementary School of the Arts in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School District No. 3:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 3 59th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

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Rank History for all students at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.24 479th 808 40.7%
2005 43.91 511th 823 37.9%
2006 49.47 460th 829 44.5%
2007 49.38 478th 852 43.9%
2008 44.81 517th 849 39.1%
2009 43.64 548th 872 37.2%
2010 42.60 574th 925 37.9%
2011 32.14 679th 935 27.4%
2012 36.91 632nd 935 32.4%
2013 50.82 508th 954 46.8%
2014 48.38 516th 962 46.4%
2015 51.53 411th 938 56.2%
2016 68.98 254th 914 72.2%
2017 57.39 350th 929 62.3%
2018 51.53 403rd 917 56.1%
2019 64.02 322nd 965 66.6%
2021 41.06 443rd 710 37.6%
2022 49.88 435th 921 52.8%
2023 58.34 358th 933 61.6%
2024 64.54 316th 943 66.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.93 91st 308 70.5%
2019 80.68 27th 332 91.9%
2021 38.30 57th 75 24.0%
2022 69.14 38th 203 81.3%
2023 82.89 19th 265 92.8%
2024 83.47 22nd 365 94.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.37 350th 690 49.3%
2019 60.11 277th 758 63.5%
2022 46.40 312th 595 47.6%
2023 48.73 312th 642 51.4%
2024 64.88 218th 684 68.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.61 369th 693 46.8%
2019 61.04 260th 764 66.0%
2021 35.10 279th 352 20.7%
2022 36.16 367th 594 38.2%
2023 49.94 311th 649 52.1%
2024 43.24 374th 683 45.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.99 15th 197 92.4%
2024 90.67 10th 242 95.9%
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Rank History for White students at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.73 229th 337 32.0%
2019 51.56 280th 596 53.0%
2021 26.79 249th 288 13.5%
2022 36.71 316th 454 30.4%
2023 42.35 309th 525 41.1%
2024 46.69 300th 539 44.3%
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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.

Widefield Elementary School of the Arts Test Scores
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Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Thursday, August 15, 2019

Open Quote I volunteer at Widefield Elementary and have seen first hand just how much the principal, vice principal and staff do each and every single day for each student. I am so grateful and proud to be there! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 7, 2016

Open Quote This school is in very poor repair with sidewalks falling apart. The teachers are nice and the faculty seems pleasant but come across as aloof. The school curriculum lacks imagination running primarily on pushing paper and book work. Volunteering can feel more like you are an outsider. This school lacks structure with defined rules and guidelines such as a student handbook. The school seems more concerned about head count than they do about behavior and safety. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Open Quote The staff and teachers at Widefield Elementary School are great. They offer a lot of great fun and unique activities and have great team work between us parents and the teachers. This is an excellent and very unique district. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Open Quote What is great about Widefield District is that it is such a special place. They focus on developing well-rounded kids. Our teachers wants students to really apprecaite the beautiful diversity in the area. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 9, 2015

Open Quote This school does an excellent job with communication. I am also part of the PTO so I am really connected with everything that my child does. Overall Widefield School, keeps me informed on my child's academic progress and behavior. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Open Quote This school district has wonderful opportunities for all kids. They have a great music and arts department that really helps your child grow. It's great because the teachers and parents are actively involved in their children's daily activities. I would recommend this school district to everyone. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 277 21 3 20 3 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 264 23 2 21 5 n/a n/a 0 315
1990 279 22 8 15 5 n/a n/a 0 329
1991 252 24 12 25 5 n/a n/a 0 318
1992 243 34 12 24 5 n/a n/a 0 318
1993 245 33 13 31 6 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 253 30 7 37 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1995 256 49 11 32 5 n/a n/a 0 353
1996 256 49 11 32 5 n/a n/a 0 353
1997 277 50 13 32 3 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 246 51 9 33 2 n/a n/a 0 341
1999 270 44 6 51 2 n/a n/a 0 373
2000 271 49 9 56 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2001 286 44 11 56 6 n/a n/a 0 403
2002 276 49 20 64 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2003 276 49 20 64 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2004 238 45 12 64 5 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 247 37 12 58 2 n/a n/a 0 356
2006 243 49 14 58 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2007 257 41 15 61 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2008 242 48 15 69 6 n/a n/a 0 380
2009 263 55 20 70 5 n/a n/a 0 413
2010 283 49 15 70 9 n/a n/a 0 426
2011 212 40 6 85 4 4 19 0 370
2012 256 44 6 123 6 3 41 0 479
2013 271 36 6 132 2 3 34 0 484
2014 252 35 3 111 2 2 32 0 437
2015 262 23 3 100 2 3 32 0 425
2016 261 16 6 82 0 4 32 0 401
2017 260 21 6 91 2 2 40 0 422
2018 229 20 8 99 0 6 36 0 398
2019 219 24 7 103 0 2 36 0 391
2020 244 23 5 110 0 6 35 0 423
2021 207 24 5 100 0 1 35 0 372
2022 195 25 3 94 1 0 33 0 351
2023 172 25 2 118 0 3 36 0 356

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 Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 16.8 19.2 n/a
1989 315 18.0 17.5 15.2
1990 329 17.0 19.3 16.1
1991 318 17.8 17.8 16.7
1992 318 16.8 18.9 17.6
1993 328 16.7 19.6 24.1
1994 327 16.7 19.6 22.9
1995 353 16.9 20.9 17.6
1996 353 16.9 20.9 17.6
1997 375 17.6 21.3 17.9
1998 341 16.9 20.2 19.1
1999 373 21.3 17.5 16.1
2000 387 22.9 16.9 27.9
2001 403 23.1 17.4 27.8
2002 412 25.3 16.3 29.6
2003 412 25.3 16.3 29.6
2004 364 22.5 16.2 28.8
2005 356 20.3 17.5 35.4
2006 366 23.7 15.4 33.6
2007 376 24.5 15.3 38.3
2008 380 25.7 14.8 43.7
2009 413 27.6 15.0 46.2
2010 426 25.8 16.5 52.6
2011 370 23.7 15.5 51.4
2012 479 28.3 16.8 54.5
2013 484 30.1 16.0 57.9
2014 437 29.5 14.7 51.9
2015 425 29.0 14.6 61.2
2016 401 29.0 13.8 55.4
2017 422 27.3 15.4 59
2018 398 26.4 15.0 55
2019 391 27.3 14.3 57
2020 423 29.3 14.4 60
2021 372 31.2 11.8 54
2022 351 29.3 11.9 48.1
2023 356 26.7 13.3 41

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 Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 16.8 19.2 n/a
1989 315 18.0 17.5 15.2
1990 329 17.0 19.3 16.1
1991 318 17.8 17.8 16.7
1992 318 16.8 18.9 17.6
1993 328 16.7 19.6 24.1
1994 327 16.7 19.6 22.9
1995 353 16.9 20.9 17.6
1996 353 16.9 20.9 17.6
1997 375 17.6 21.3 17.9
1998 341 16.9 20.2 19.1
1999 373 21.3 17.5 16.1
2000 387 22.9 16.9 27.9
2001 403 23.1 17.4 27.8
2002 412 25.3 16.3 29.6
2003 412 25.3 16.3 29.6
2004 364 22.5 16.2 28.8
2005 356 20.3 17.5 35.4
2006 366 23.7 15.4 33.6
2007 376 24.5 15.3 38.3
2008 380 25.7 14.8 43.7
2009 413 27.6 15.0 46.2
2010 426 25.8 16.5 52.6
2011 370 23.7 15.5 51.4
2012 479 28.3 16.8 54.5
2013 484 30.1 16.0 57.9
2014 437 29.5 14.7 51.9
2015 425 29.0 14.6 61.2
2016 401 29.0 13.8 55.4
2017 422 27.3 15.4 59
2018 398 26.4 15.0 55
2019 391 27.3 14.3 57
2020 423 29.3 14.4 60
2021 372 31.2 11.8 54
2022 351 29.3 11.9 48.1
2023 356 26.7 13.3 41

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,007
2020 $10,269
2021 $11,595
2022 $12,453
2023 $13,797

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 322nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 358th of 933 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Widefield Elementary School of the Arts)50.748.3
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 3)41.936.7
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Widefield Elementary School of the Arts)62.939.3
 23.6%
   3rd Grade Math (School District No. 3)40.936
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Widefield Elementary School of the Arts)44.845.5
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 3)4936.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Widefield Elementary School of the Arts)25.438.2
 12.8%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 3)30.624.9
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Widefield Elementary School of the Arts)42.638.9
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (School District No. 3)37.631.9
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Widefield Elementary School of the Arts)60.357.4
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 3)5246.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Widefield Elementary School of the Arts)49.340.7
 8.6%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. 3)34.234.9
 0.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Widefield Elementary School of the Arts)5250.3
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 3)48.342.4
 5.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Widefield Elementary School of the Arts)46.139.4
 6.7%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 3)31.826.4
 5.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students391356
 9%
African American2425
 4.2%
American Indian00
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic103118
 14.6%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White219172
 21.5%
Two or More Races3636
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57%41%
 16%


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Students at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts are 48% White, 33% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% African American.

Students who attend Widefield Elementary School of the Arts usually go on to attend:

High : Widefield High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 356 students attended Widefield Elementary School of the Arts.

Widefield Elementary School of the Arts ranks 316th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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