Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences's student population of 563 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
24%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences's ranking?
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences is ranked #1493 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences?
563 students attend Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences?
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences offer ?
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences part of?
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
In what neighborhood is Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences located?
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences is located in the State Fair neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in State Fair.
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