Weikel Elementary School

Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an

6565 LINDSTROM STREET
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80902

754 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Weikel Elementary School is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and serves as part of the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (FFC8). Given its location near the Fort Carson military installation, the school maintains a strong commitment to supporting military-connected families. The school environment is designed to address the unique transitions and needs of students from diverse backgrounds, fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Academically, Weikel Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in higher grade levels. The school leverages the resources of District 8 to offer various extracurricular activities and instructional supports, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Through a combination of community engagement, professional teaching staff, and a dedication to student success, Weikel Elementary strives to create an inclusive space where every child can thrive both in and out of the classroom.

754

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weikel Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	220
Black	66
Asian	18
Two or More	77
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	13

White
354 (46.9 %)
Hispanic
220 (29.2 %)
Two or More
77 (10.2 %)
Black
66 (8.8 %)
Asian
18 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (1.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)358-4320
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	754
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 232

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 90