Minnequa Elementary School
Tel:
(719)549-7580
- Minnequa Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Minnequa Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Minnequa Elementary School's student population of 475 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 475 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Minnequa Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Minnequa Elementary School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1523 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 25% | 53% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pueblo No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Minnequa Elementary School is Central High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Corwin International Magnet School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pueblo Corwin International Magnet School Grades: 4-8 | 650 students
0.5 miles
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Pueblo, CO 81004
(719)549-7400 0.5 4-8 650 - Pueblo Bessemer Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 303 students
0.8 miles
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(719)549-7505 0.8 PK-5 303 - Pueblo Columbian Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
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Pueblo, CO 81004
(719)549-7525 0.8 PK-5 390 - Pueblo Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 451 students
1.0 miles
1745 Acero
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719)549-2737 1.0 K-8 451 - Pueblo Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 814 students
1.2 miles
216 East Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719)549-7300 1.2 9-12 814
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