Welte Education Center
Alternative School · FOUNTAIN, CO
Welte Education Center is a alternative school school in FOUNTAIN, Colorado, serving grades 09–12 with 84 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 7.6:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 42% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 27 | 32% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 13% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 5% |
| Total enrollment | 84 | 45M / 39F |
English Language Learners: 3 (4% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <=20% | 32.2% | 24 |
| Reading Proficiency | 21-39% | 55.2% | 24 |
| Science Proficiency | <=20% | — | 24 |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 40-49% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 84 | 100% |
Contact & Location
330 LYCKMAN DR
FOUNTAIN, CO 80817
Phone: (719)382-1550
District
Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso anPer-pupil expenditure: $17,821
District enrollment: 8,201
Other Schools in District
- Abrams Elementary School Elementary
- Aragon Elementary School Elementary
- Eagleside Elementary School Elementary
- Jordahl Elementary School Elementary
- Mesa Elementary School Elementary
- Mountainside Elementary School Elementary
- Patriot Elementary School Elementary
- Weikel Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 80817) → CensusDepth.com
- Colorado population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Colorado teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
080408000096
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD