Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of

509 WIDEFIELD DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911

369 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Widefield Elementary School, located at 509 Widefield Drive in Colorado Springs, is a cornerstone institution within the Widefield School District 3 (WSD3). The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its young learners. As part of a district known for its strong community ties, the school focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop foundational skills necessary for lifelong success.

The school’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its partnership with families and the surrounding Widefield community. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instructional practices, Widefield Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transitions to middle and high school. Interested parents and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, mission, and current updates by visiting their official district website at http://widefield.wsd3.org.

369

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Widefield Elementary School of the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	129
Black	26
Asian	2
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
165 (44.7%)
Hispanic
129 (35.0%)
Two or More
45 (12.2%)
Black
26 (7.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
Phone:	(719)391-3335
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 66