Top Rankings
Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public elementary schools serving 10,185 students in Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Colorado.
Public Elementary Schools in Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
35 Schools
1,473 Schools
# Students
14,567 Students
601,879 Students
# Teachers
824 Teachers
38,351 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
29%
Graduation Rate
77%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.62
# American Indian Students
73 Students
3,555 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
90 Students
20,679 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10,341 Students
213,411 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
35%
# Black Students
327 Students
27,900 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,336 Students
300,798 Students
% White Students
23%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
2,111 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
379 Students
33,263 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
567
25,359
# Students in K Grade:
1,033
57,183
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,085
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,137
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,008
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,098
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,106
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,000
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
971
58,727
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,032
59,502
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,151
7,556
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,265
7,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,028
7,365
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,086
8,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,199 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,653 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$207 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$213 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,199
$15,473
Spending / Student
$14,653
$15,791
Best Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pueblo Youth Service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1406 West 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6025
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6025
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Corwin International Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7400
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7400
Grades: 4-8
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Haaff Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Chinook Lane
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7550
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Fountain International Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 North Glendale Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Grades: PK-3
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Goodnight Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 Windy Way
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7545
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7545
Grades: PK-8
| 556 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Brown Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7575
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7575
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #77.
Pueblo School For Arts & Sciences At Fulton Height
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1331 Santa Rosa Street
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 404-2680
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 404-2680
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
Rank: #88.
Eva R Baca Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 East 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7530
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7530
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Franklin School Of Innovation
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Horseshoe Drive
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7540
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7540
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
South Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Hollywood
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7600
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1111.
Minnequa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1708 East Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7580
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7580
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1212.
Sunset Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 University Circle
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7610
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7610
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1313.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Macnaughton Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7500
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1414.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1629 West 21st
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7570
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7570
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1515.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 West 31st Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7585
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7585
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1616.
W H Heaton Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 Adair Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7420
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7420
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #1717.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1327 East 9th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7590
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1818.
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1745 Acero
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-2737
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-2737
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 South La Crosse Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7515
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7515
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Bragdon Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7525
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7525
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Vinewood Lane
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7560
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7560
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #2222.
Bessemer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Routt Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7505
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7505
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #2323.
D60 Online School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Hollywood Dr
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 225-5097
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 225-5097
Grades: 5-8
| 115 students
Rank: #2424.
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 West 18th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Grades: K-12
| 978 students
Rank: #2525.
Beulah Heights Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2670 Delphinium Street
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7510
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7510
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #2626.
Risley International Academy Of Innovation
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
925 Monument Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7440
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #2727.
Roncalli Stem Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4202 Highway 78
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7450
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7450
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Rank: #2828.
Pueblo Academy Of Arts
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Lehigh Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7430
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7430
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: n/an/a
715 W 20th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
