Spann Elementary School (Closed 2013)

2300 East 10th
Pueblo, CO 81001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Spann Elementary School serves 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(11-12)
45-49%
56%
(11-12)
50-54%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
82%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
17%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Spann Elementary School?
255 students attend Spann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Spann Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spann Elementary School?
Spann Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spann Elementary School offer ?
Spann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Spann Elementary School part of?

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