Venetucci Elementary School

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

405 WILLIS DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911

venetucci.wsd3.org/

288 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Venetucci Elementary School, located in Colorado Springs, is part of the Widefield School District 3 (WSD3). The school is named in honor of Nick Venetucci, a local philanthropist and legendary farmer known for his family’s historic pumpkin patch, reflecting a community-focused spirit. The school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help students build strong academic foundations while fostering personal growth and character development.

As part of the Widefield district, Venetucci Elementary prioritizes a blend of rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. The school offers various programs to enhance the student experience, often utilizing its website to keep families connected through resources, district-wide calendars, and updates on school events. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding Colorado Springs community.

288

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Venetucci Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	102
Black	19
Asian	3
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
140 (48.6 %)
Hispanic
102 (35.4 %)
Two or More
23 (8.0 %)
Black
19 (6.6 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
Phone:	(719)391-3355
Website:	http://venetucci.wsd3.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 44