Bessemer Elementary School serves 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bessemer Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bessemer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bessemer Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bessemer Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bessemer Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
35%
Black
6%
4%
White
23%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bessemer Elementary School's ranking?
Bessemer Elementary School is ranked #837 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bessemer Elementary School often compared to?
Bessemer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minnequa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Bessemer Elementary School?
258 students attend Bessemer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bessemer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bessemer Elementary School?
Bessemer Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bessemer Elementary School offer ?
Bessemer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bessemer Elementary School part of?
Bessemer Elementary School is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
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