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Public other school · School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of

Widefield District 3 Preschool

Grades PK–PK · COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · NCES 080648001359

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

379

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

18.03

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Colorado other enrollment

73th percentile

Compared with 143 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

480.5

Widefield District 3 Preschool: 379 reported students.

State peer staffing position

76th percentile

21:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Widefield District 3 Preschool

Widefield District 3 Preschool is a public other school serving grades PK–PK in COLORADO SPRINGS. It is one of 18 current school records connected to School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of. NCES reports 379 students for 2024–25.

Among 143 other schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 166 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21:1, above the Colorado median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Widefield District 3 Preschool

  1. 1How do the reported 21:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
Not reported
Free/reduced-price lunch
Not reported
Lunch program
No

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
2.88
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
3

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White39.8%
  • Hispanic38.3%
  • Black9%
  • Asian0.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
  • Multiracial11.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

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

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

The Haven School

Other · Grades KG–12

240 reported students

Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

Elementary · Grades KG–05

369 reported students

Talbott STEAM Innovation School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

324 reported students

Pinello Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

301 reported students

Watson Junior High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

470 reported students

Venetucci Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

272 reported students

View all 18 district schools →