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South Park Elementary School

3100 Hollywood
Pueblo, CO 81005

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South Park Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

South Park Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 343 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CO
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

South Park Elementary School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

343 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

South Park Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 South Park Elementary School is 0.35, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1565 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of South Park Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of South Park Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

78%

34%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in South Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

20%

52%

This chart display the percentage of White students in South Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of South Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

66%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And State Of Colorado

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Park Elementary School's ranking?

South Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).

How many students attend South Park Elementary School?

343 students attend South Park Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of South Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South Park Elementary School?

South Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.

What grades does South Park Elementary School offer ?

South Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is South Park Elementary School part of?

South Park Elementary School is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And State Of Colorado.

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Event

Date

Spring Break

March 20, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 343 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education