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Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

Q: Is Widefield Elementary School of the Arts a good school?

Widefield Elementary School of the Arts ranks 276 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

276^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Widefield Elementary School of the Arts is a K-5 arts magnet school in Colorado Springs, CO, serving 369 students within School District No. 3 and earning a 4-star state ranking (71st percentile) in 2025-2026. The school pairs its arts-themed curriculum with standout academics: reading proficiency of 58.9% leads every nearby elementary school, while math proficiency of 49.1% is nearly 20 points above its own district's average of 29.5%. Fifth-grade science results (43.6%) also exceed both district and state averages.

One of WESA's most striking features is student attendance. Chronic absenteeism sits at 15.9% - the lowest of any nearby school and far below the district rate of 29.1%, suggesting children genuinely want to be there. The school also produces exceptional results for students who often face the most barriers: Hispanic students rank 6th in Colorado (98th percentile), and low-income students rank 26th statewide (92nd percentile), earning 5 stars for the third year in a row. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.0, classrooms are smaller than at nearby French Elementary (17.8) or Webster Elementary (17.7), giving teachers more room for the personalized, arts-integrated instruction that drives these outcomes.

The school's state ranking has climbed from the 53rd percentile in 2021-2022 to the 71st percentile today - a steady improvement, not a one-year fluke. The main areas to watch are a 4th-grade dip in both reading and math, plus science results that trail two nearby schools. Notably, WESA's closest neighbor, Venetucci Elementary, ranks at the 40th percentile with chronic absenteeism above 33%, underscoring just how much of an outlier this arts-focused school is in its community.

369

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,931

Per pupil spending ?

53.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

509 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911-1837

(719) 391-3335

District: School District No. 3

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

High:

Widefield High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.7%

Hispanic:

35.0%

Two or more races:

12.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (52% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in School District No. 3

✓Above the Colorado median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg37%

Colorado avg41%

276^th of 943

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 9Elementary Schools in the School District No. 3

46^th of 115School District No. 3 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	276 of 943	70.7%	★★★★☆
2025	60.1	355 of 950	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.5	316 of 943	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.3	358 of 933	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	435 of 921	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.1	443 of 710	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.0	322 of 965	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.5	403 of 917	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.4	350 of 929	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.0	254 of 914	72.2%	★★★★☆
2015	51.5	411 of 938	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	48.4	516 of 962	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.8	508 of 954	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	36.9	632 of 935	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	32.1	679 of 935	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	42.6	574 of 925	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	43.6	548 of 872	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	44.8	517 of 849	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	49.4	478 of 852	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	49.5	460 of 829	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	43.9	511 of 823	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	46.2	479 of 808	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	69.6	194 of 692	72.0%	★★★★☆
2025	55.5	277 of 694	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.9	218 of 684	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.7	312 of 642	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.4	312 of 595	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.1	277 of 758	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.4	350 of 690	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	96.5	6 of 249	97.6%	★★★★★
2025	82.8	23 of 247	90.7%	★★★★★
2024	90.7	10 of 242	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	86.0	15 of 197	92.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	84.8	26 of 319	91.8%	★★★★★
2025	82.6	18 of 337	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	83.5	22 of 365	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	82.9	19 of 265	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	69.1	38 of 203	81.3%	★★★★☆
2021	38.3	57 of 75	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	80.7	27 of 332	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	60.9	91 of 308	70.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	57.4	282 of 694	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.0	359 of 700	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.2	374 of 683	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.9	311 of 649	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.2	367 of 594	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.1	279 of 352	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	61.0	260 of 764	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.6	369 of 693	46.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	45.7	308 of 546	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.4	329 of 551	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.7	300 of 539	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.4	309 of 525	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.7	316 of 454	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.8	249 of 288	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.6	280 of 596	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.7	229 of 337	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)98th percentile+27 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)92nd percentile+21 vs school

Female (2026)72nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)59th percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)44th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts59%+14 vs state

Math49%+12 vs state

Science44%+8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Thursday, August 15, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)							CMAS Math (2026)							CMAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts	Public	K-5	509 Widefield Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 391-3335	369	26	14.0	53.9%	165 (44.7%)	26 (7.0%)	129 (35.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (12.2%)	68.8	276^th of 943 public elementary schools	70.7%		60.1	355^th of 950 public elementary schools	62.6%	79	62.7	46.9	65.5				58.9	54.2	36.7	54.5				49.1	43.6		$14,931
Venetucci Elementary School	Public	K-5	405 Willis Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 391-3355	272	22	12.5	67.6%	119 (43.8%)	15 (5.5%)	108 (39.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	23 (8.5%)	35.7	565^th of 943 public elementary schools	40.1%		33.5	583^rd of 950 public elementary schools	38.6%	18			34.0				33.1		44.7					25.5	25.5		$16,892
French Elementary School	Public	K-5	5225 Alturas Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 391-3495	491	28	17.8	48.5%	185 (37.7%)	48 (9.8%)	183 (37.3%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	60 (12.2%)	60.3	352^nd of 943 public elementary schools	62.7%		49.7	445^th of 950 public elementary schools	53.2%	93	54.8	57.7	64.0				58.7	47.6	26.8	29.3				35.1	50.7		$13,307
Talbott STEAM Innovation School	Public	K-5	401 Dean Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 391-3475	324	23	13.9	59.6%	174 (53.7%)	18 (5.6%)	90 (27.8%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	36 (11.1%)	59.8	358^th of 943 public elementary schools	62.0%		62.6	339^th of 950 public elementary schools	64.3%	19	36.5	46.2	66.7				49.0	50.0						40.9	44.4		$15,705
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	301	22	13.6	59.5%	114 (37.9%)	28 (9.3%)	125 (41.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (10.0%)	37	552^nd of 943 public elementary schools	41.5%		33.2	587^th of 950 public elementary schools	38.2%	35	34.0	49.1	48.8				44.1	25.5	32.1	25.6				28.0			$17,134
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-5	445 Jersey Lane	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 391-3435	582	33	17.7	47.9%	227 (39.0%)	63 (10.8%)	190 (32.6%)	16 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (3.3%)	65 (11.2%)	35.2	569^th of 943 public elementary schools	39.7%		44.2	497^th of 950 public elementary schools	47.7%	72	49.5	27.7	41.7				39.9	41.2	23.2	24.0				29.7	26.3		$12,686
Soaring Eagles Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	4710 Harrier Ridge Drive	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 540-4000	764	42	18.4	62.6%	159 (20.8%)	120 (15.7%)	373 (48.8%)	25 (3.3%)	4 (0.5%)	7 (0.9%)	76 (9.9%)	46.2	462^nd of 943 public elementary schools	51.0%		46.3	476^th of 950 public elementary schools	49.9%	14	41.7	48.1	50.6	36.9	43.8	47.2	44.5	44.3	41.0	33.7	26.5	34.2	45.3	37.2	29.5	36.5	$15,010
James Madison Charter Academy School	Public, Charter	K-8	660 Syracuse Street	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 391-3977	72	8	9.3	58.3%	25 (34.7%)	16 (22.2%)	15 (20.8%)	2 (2.8%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.8%)	11 (15.3%)								(n/a)							28.9							20.0			$12,526
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School	Public	K-5	6910 Defoe Avenue	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 391-3455	498	30	16.4	46.0%	237 (47.6%)	40 (8.0%)	150 (30.1%)	7 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	60 (12.0%)	71.5	250^th of 943 public elementary schools	73.5%		67.4	295^th of 950 public elementary schools	68.9%	45	48.9	53.3	63.3				55.3	50.0	46.7	58.9				52.2	53.3		$14,133
Turman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3245 Springnite Drive	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2195	185	18	10.5	72.4%	40 (21.6%)	28 (15.1%)	92 (49.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	4 (2.2%)	17 (9.2%)	40.9	507^th of 943 public elementary schools	46.2%		21.3	719^th of 950 public elementary schools	24.3%	212	33.3	53.6	50.0				44.9	40.0	35.7	28.6				35.4	14.3		$23,139

Frequently Asked Questions about Widefield Elementary School of the Arts

What schools do graduates of Widefield Elementary School of the Arts attend?

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

High : Widefield High School

What is the racial makeup of Widefield Elementary School of the Arts?

Students at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts are 45% White, 35% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 7% African American.

Is Widefield Elementary School of the Arts a good school?

Widefield Elementary School of the Arts ranks 276^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Widefield Elementary School of the Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 369 students attended Widefield Elementary School of the Arts.

What district is Widefield Elementary School of the Arts in?

School District No. 3

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