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South Park Elementary School vs. Sunset Park Elementary School

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School Overview

School
South Park Elementary School
3100 Hollywood
Pueblo, CO 81005
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Sunset Park Elementary School
110 University Circle
Pueblo, CO 81005
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

South Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Sunset Park Elementary School ranks 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 20%)
Overview
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Park Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Park Elementary School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
287 students
403 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sunset Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sunset Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sunset Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1176 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1277 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sunset Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunset Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
31%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunset Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sunset Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
-
Kindergarten Students
37
71
Grade 1 Students
49
78
Grade 2 Students
43
63
Grade 3 Students
49
51
Grade 4 Students
41
69
Grade 5 Students
39
71

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sunset Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sunset Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
74%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sunset Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sunset Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sunset Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sunset Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sunset Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sunset Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sunset Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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