The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in Science. The lowest is 31% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Venetucci Elementary School
Venetucci Elementary School is a regular public elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Colorado Springs, part of School District No. 3 in El Paso County, commonly known as Widefield 3. It is a neighborhood school in a large, sprawling city whose economy is anchored by military installations, defense contractors, aerospace firms, and tourism. The school’s setting is a residential area within a broader metropolitan region that has seen steady population growth driven by the military presence and the desirability of the Pikes Peak region.
The student body numbers near three hundred, spread fairly evenly across kindergarten through fifth grade. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a community with a wide range of household incomes. The racial and ethnic composition is predominantly White and Hispanic, with small shares of Black, Asian, multiracial, and other backgrounds. The school does not operate as a charter or magnet, and its federal Title I status was not reported in the available data.
On state assessments administered through the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, Venetucci Elementary posted proficiency rates that put the school above the midpoint among elementary schools in El Paso County when the rates across math, English language arts, and science are averaged together. In math, roughly three in ten students met or exceeded the state’s proficiency benchmark; in English language arts, the figure was similar. Science, tested only in fifth grade, saw about one-third of students reach the proficient level. These are numbers a parent may want to discuss with the school to understand how instruction and supports are tailored for students who are not yet meeting benchmarks, especially because the proportion of students qualifying for economic assistance is relatively high. Participation rates on all three tests were strong, above nine in ten.
The district itself did not have information about recent changes such as boundary adjustments, programming shifts, or leadership transitions that would be relevant to a parent. No such developments were reported in accessible sources.
The local housing market mirrors the larger Colorado Springs area. Home values are slightly below the state average, and rents are also lower, making the area comparatively more affordable than many Front Range communities. The unemployment rate has been stable. The city is car-dependent, with few walkable nodes outside the downtown and Old Colorado City areas. For a family living near Venetucci Elementary, the school is one of several elementary options within Widefield 3, and the daily commute likely requires a vehicle.
Because Venetucci serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school fits a family seeking a regular public elementary in a residential part of a fast-growing metro area, with a student population that is economically diverse and a proficiency profile that, while above the midpoint among county peers, suggests room for growth in core academic skills. Parents who value direct engagement with the school around academic support will find a typical large-district elementary setting with no unusual program bells or alternative structures.
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