School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of
School District · Colorado Springs, Colorado
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
9,377
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
9,377
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#74 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,732
$2,426 vs Colorado median
District size
9,377 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of ranks #74 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Widefield Elementary School of the Arts (8.9/10), Martin Luther King JR Elementary School (7.8/10), and French Elementary School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of schools.
Top-Rated Schools in School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Widefield Elementary School of the Arts | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Martin Luther King JR Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | French Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Pinello Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Sproul Junior High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Watson Junior High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Talbott Steam Innovation School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Venetucci Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | The Haven School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Sunrise Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 is a Colorado Springs, Colorado school district serving 18 schools.The district educates 9,377 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $12,732 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Widefield Elementary School of the Arts, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of students show an average math proficiency of 37.7% and ELA proficiency of 50.1%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of with test data.
Schools in School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of
18 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools3
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Colorado Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 9,377
- Teachers (FTE)
- 601
- District spending per student
- $12,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
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 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of?
The average composite rating for School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student 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's district-level spending was $12,732 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of?
The average student-teacher ratio in School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of?
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts is the highest-rated school in School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of?
Across schools in School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of compare to other districts in Colorado?
School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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