South Park Elementary School
Tel:
(719)549-7600
- South Park Elementary School serves 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- South Park Elementary School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 349 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Park Elementary School is 0.38, which is less 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 | #985 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 22% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 South Park Elementary School is South High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Roncalli Stem Academy (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highland Park Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pueblo Highland Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 509 students
0.5 miles
2701 Vinewood Lane
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719)549-7560 0.5 K-5 509 - Pueblo Beulah Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 373 students
0.6 miles
2670 Delphinium Street
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719)549-7510 0.6 PK-5 373 - Pueblo Roncalli Stem Academy Grades: 6-8 | 368 students
1.4 miles
4202 Highway 78
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719)549-7450 1.4 6-8 368 - Pueblo South High School Grades: 9-12 | 1174 students
1.4 miles
1801 Hollywood Drive
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719)549-7255 1.4 9-12 1174 - Pueblo Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 451 students
1.7 miles
1745 Acero
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719)549-2737 1.7 K-8 451
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