French Elementary School

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

5225 ALTURAS DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911

french.wsd3.org/

537 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

French Elementary School, located at 5225 Alturas Drive in Colorado Springs, is a dedicated educational institution serving the Widefield School District 3 (WSD3) community. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and character development, French Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding neighborhood.

As part of the Widefield district, the school utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards and leverages community resources to enhance the student experience. The school's website, http://french.wsd3.org, serves as a primary hub for communication, providing parents and guardians with information on school policies, academic calendars, and upcoming events. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education and a collaborative relationship between staff and families, French Elementary strives to create a positive foundation for all its pupils.

537

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for French Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	178
Black	47
Asian	12
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	7

White
232 (43.2 %)
Hispanic
178 (33.1 %)
Two or More
61 (11.4 %)
Black
47 (8.8 %)
Asian
12 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.3 %)

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)391-3495
Website:	http://french.wsd3.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 88

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 93