Top Rankings
Pueblo County School District 70 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 7,248 students in Pueblo County School District 70. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Colorado.
Public Elementary Schools in Pueblo County School District 70 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
25 Schools
1,492 Schools
# Students
10,232 Students
611,358 Students
# Teachers
532 Teachers
38,647 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Pueblo County School District 70, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 180 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.61
# American Indian Students
16 Students
3,805 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
67 Students
19,853 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,054 Students
210,340 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
34%
# Black Students
68 Students
28,351 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
5,476 Students
316,085 Students
% White Students
53%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,840 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
541 Students
31,198 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
289
23,862
# Students in K Grade:
652
61,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
686
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
743
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
700
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
737
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
678
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
845
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
817
61,857
# Students in 8th Grade:
938
63,437
# Students in 9th Grade:
921
7,253
# Students in 10th Grade:
803
6,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
693
6,661
# Students in 12th Grade:
730
7,769
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,222 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,132 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,222
$15,247
Spending / Student
$11,132
$15,560
Best Pueblo County School District 70 Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Connect Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
104 West 7th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0224
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2390 Rowlings Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 621-1763
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1266 West Oro Grande Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8268
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8268
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8734 Schoolhouse Lane
Beulah, CO 81023
(719) 485-3127
Beulah, CO 81023
(719) 485-3127
Grades: K-5
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
Pleasant View Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23600 Everett Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 542-7813
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 542-7813
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #66.
North Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28881 Gale Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3303
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3303
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #77.
Craver Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4850 Crow Cut Off Road
Colorado City, CO 81019
(719) 676-3030
Colorado City, CO 81019
(719) 676-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #88.
Beulah Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8734 Schoolhouse Lane
Beulah, CO 81023
(719) 485-3127
Beulah, CO 81023
(719) 485-3127
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Spaulding
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-2878
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-2878
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sky View Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1047 Camino De Bravo
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1175
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1175
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #1111.
Swallows Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
278 South Mcculloch Boulevard
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Rank: #1212.
South Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23701 East Preston Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 543-6444
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 543-6444
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1313.
Vineland Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35777 Iris Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3331
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3331
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #1414.
Prairie Winds Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
597 E Earl Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-9732
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-9732
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1515.
Rye Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8120 Highway 165 West
Rye, CO 81069
(719) 489-2272
Rye, CO 81069
(719) 489-2272
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1616.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 50 East
Avondale, CO 81022
(719) 947-3484
Avondale, CO 81022
(719) 947-3484
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #1717.
Liberty Point Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
386 East Hahns Peak Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-2191
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-2191
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #1818.
Desert Sage Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
935 South Palomar Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-8878
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-8878
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1919.
Vineland Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1132 Lane 36
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3336
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3336
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #2020.
Liberty Point International School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
484 South Maher Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-3752
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-3752
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #2121.
70 Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Lane 28
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Grades: 6-12
| 214 students
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