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

Colorado · Public School District
18
Schools
9,611
Students
$13,481
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
30.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
83.3%
Graduation Rate
-3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of is a public school district in Colorado serving 9,611 students across 18 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 83.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,481 is near the national average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Janitell Junior High School06–08663
Sproul Junior High School06–08525
Watson Junior High School06–08544
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Discovery High School09–1263
Mesa Ridge High School09–121,269
Widefield High School09–121,241
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
D3 My Way Virtual SchoolKG–12230
Widefield District 3 PreschoolPK–PK433
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,481Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
31%
State
56.9%
Local (property tax)
30.8%
Federal
12.4%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
9,611
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.3%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 18 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
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 public schools, serving a total of 9,611 students.
What is the graduation rate for School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of?
The graduation rate is 83.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of spend per student?
School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of spends $13,481 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of?
31% of students in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of?
Yes — 1 of the 18 schools in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of is a charter school.
What grade levels does School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of serve?
School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of?
The median opportunity score across schools in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.