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#998 of 1,815 schools in CO
Welte Education Center
High School · Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an · Fountain, CO
A Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
330 LYCKMAN DR, Fountain, CO 80817
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Welte Education Center score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Welte Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,390/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fountain), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,121
Median home value
$377,300
Median rent
$1,758/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain-fort Carson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,968 | Compare → |
| Mesa Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,255 | Compare → |
| Fountain Valley School of ColoradoPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Widefield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 1,239 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Welte Education Center is listed in Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Welte Education Center
Welte Education Center is a public high school in Fountain, CO, part of Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 103 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #998 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Welte Education Center
What grades does Welte Education Center serve?
Welte Education Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Welte Education Center?
Welte Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Welte Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Welte Education Center is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Welte Education Center rank in CO?
Welte Education Center ranks #998 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Welte Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Welte Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Welte Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Welte Education Center has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Welte Education Center a charter school?
No, Welte Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Welte Education Center a Title I school?
No, Welte Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Welte Education Center?
75.7% of students at Welte Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Phone
- (719) 382-1550
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80817)
- 31,101
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80817; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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