At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
9,290
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$12,730
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$7,090
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 8,933
- Teachers (FTE)
- 578.53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What current records say about School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of operates 18 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. NCES reports 9,290 students and 577.7 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Colorado agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 21 of 178 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $12,730 in current expenditure per pupil and $7,090 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 156 of 178 in Colorado. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 15.6%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 577.7
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $122,365,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
Colorado Springs, Colorado
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 38.7672, -104.7397
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Enrollment questions to ask →Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41%
- Hispanic34.3%
- Black10.2%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial11.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 10 | 430 | 15.3:1 | 1 |
| Middle | 3 | 504 | 14.4:1 | 0 |
| High | 3 | 1,193 | 17:1 | 0 |
| Combined / other | 2 | 310 | 18.8:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
18 current directory entries
Search the full district by school name or level, or browse the alphabetical directory. Add schools to your comparison as you go.
Showing 1–18 of 18 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery High School | High09–12 | 83 | 13.8:1 | |
| French Elementary School | ElementaryKG–05 | 491 | 17.9:1 | |
| Grand Mountain School | ElementaryPK–08 | 1,044 | 19.1:1 | |
| James Madison Charter Academy SchoolCharter | ElementaryKG–08 | 72 | 9.4:1 | |
| Janitell Junior High School | Middle06–08 | 658 | 15.5:1 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School | ElementaryKG–05 | 498 | 16.5:1 | |
| Mesa Ridge High School | High09–12 | 1,304 | 18.9:1 | |
| Pinello Elementary School | ElementaryKG–05 | 301 | 13.7:1 | |
| Sproul Junior High School | Middle06–08 | 504 | 14.4:1 | |
| Sunrise Elementary School | ElementaryKG–05 | 506 | 16.9:1 | |
| Talbott STEAM Innovation School | ElementaryKG–05 | 324 | 13.9:1 | |
| The Haven School | OtherKG–12 | 240 | 16.5:1 | |
| Venetucci Elementary School | ElementaryKG–05 | 272 | 12.5:1 | |
| Watson Junior High School | Middle06–08 | 470 | 13.4:1 | |
| Webster Elementary School | ElementaryKG–05 | 582 | 17.8:1 | |
| Widefield District 3 Preschool | OtherPK–PK | 379 | 21:1 | |
| Widefield Elementary School of the Arts | ElementaryKG–05 | 369 | 14:1 | |
| Widefield High School | High09–12 | 1,193 | 17:1 |
Cities served by School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
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Frequently asked questions about School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
How many schools are in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of?
School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of has 18 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. 1 are identified as charter schools.
How many students attend School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of?
NCES reports 9,290 students for 2024–25, served by 577.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 21 of 178 Colorado agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 8,933 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of?
The district-wide ratio is 16.1:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $12,730 in current expenditure per pupil, including $7,090 for instruction. That ranks 156 of 178 comparable Colorado agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of?
Mesa Ridge High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,304 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (719) 391-3000 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Colorado districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.
- Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an28 schools · 11,938 students · 4 mi
- Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E9 schools · 3,745 students · 6 mi
- Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E61 schools · 22,227 students · 7 mi
- Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an13 schools · 7,955 students · 7 mi
- Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El4 schools · 1,147 students · 11 mi
- Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an39 schools · 25,607 students · 13 mi