Is South Park Elementary School a good school?

South Park Elementary School ranks 632 nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Park Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 287 students attended South Park Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of South Park Elementary School?

Students at South Park Elementary School are 74% Hispanic, 18% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of South Park Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Park Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Roncalli Stem Academy High : South High School

South Park Elementary School

Summary:

South Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pueblo, Colorado, serving 342 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Pueblo School District No. 60.

Despite serving a predominantly Hispanic student population (73.1% compared to the state average of 34.7%), South Park Elementary consistently underperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments. In 2023-2024, only 26.7% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.1%. The school has been ranked in the bottom third of Colorado elementary schools for several years, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, South Park Elementary has a very high percentage of students (78.36% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While the nearby schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 also struggle academically, South Park Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing schools in the district and the state. This presents an opportunity for targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes for the school's high-need student population. Understanding the broader context of the district and the challenges faced by the Pueblo community is crucial in evaluating the performance of South Park Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3100 Hollywood
Pueblo, CO 81005-3032

(719) 549-7600

District: Pueblo School District No. 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
632^nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,497

Students who attend South Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Roncalli Stem Academy
High:	South High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.2%

White:

18.1%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Park Elementary School ranks worse than 67% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 6^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.39. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.2%), White (18.1%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Park Elementary School is 16.8. 14 elementary schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare South Park Elementary School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Park Elementary School is $13,497. 13 elementary schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

South Park Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pueblo School District No. 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo School District No. 60 104^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	70.19	248^th	808	69.3%
2005	82.58	108^th	823	86.9%
2006	59.27	375^th	829	54.8%
2007	42.45	538^th	852	36.9%
2008	53.12	441^st	849	48.1%
2009	66.67	306^th	872	64.9%
2010	52.94	486^th	925	47.5%
2011	38.16	622^nd	935	33.5%
2012	33.58	662^nd	935	29.2%
2013	41.64	589^th	954	38.3%
2014	48.09	522^nd	962	45.7%
2015	37.81	544^th	938	42.0%
2016	30.33	605^th	914	33.8%
2017	31.30	614^th	929	33.9%
2018	36.44	554^th	917	39.6%
2019	32.28	624^th	965	35.3%
2021	14.05	650^th	710	8.5%
2022	21.10	705^th	921	23.5%
2023	15.58	802^nd	933	14.0%
2024	28.39	632^nd	943	33.0%

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Rank History for Female students at South Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.74	553^rd	758	27.0%

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Rank History for Male students at South Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	29.24	526^th	764	31.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.06	106^th	270	60.7%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Park Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	135	8	0	137	0	n/a	n/a	280
1989	127	6	0	155	5	n/a	n/a	293
1990	158	6	1	177	4	n/a	n/a	346
1991	158	5	0	163	1	n/a	n/a	327
1992	145	6	1	170	2	n/a	n/a	324
1993	140	11	0	193	2	n/a	n/a	346
1994	145	7	1	184	3	n/a	n/a	340
1995	125	5	3	183	3	n/a	n/a	319
1996	125	5	3	183	3	n/a	n/a	319
1997	112	3	0	186	5	n/a	n/a	306
1998	116	5	0	205	1	n/a	n/a	327
1999	123	6	0	192	1	n/a	n/a	322
2000	121	4	3	180	2	n/a	n/a	310
2001	112	5	2	193	5	n/a	n/a	317
2002	127	5	0	200	5	n/a	n/a	337
2003	127	5	0	200	5	n/a	n/a	337
2004	98	6	0	225	6	n/a	n/a	335
2005	91	7	0	238	6	n/a	n/a	342
2006	107	7	1	254	3	n/a	n/a	372
2007	113	9	2	259	2	n/a	n/a	385
2008	99	5	2	244	2	n/a	n/a	352
2009	89	9	4	263	2	n/a	n/a	367
2010	93	9	4	265	3	n/a	n/a	374
2011	64	6	0	266	3	0	0	339
2012	61	6	0	242	2	0	1	312
2013	48	5	0	252	0	0	2	307
2014	59	2	0	264	2	0	2	329
2015	67	3	0	261	1	0	2	334
2016	71	2	1	269	2	0	3	348
2017	77	1	0	262	2	0	7	349
2018	86	1	0	267	1	0	5	360
2019	88	1	1	268	2	0	5	365
2020	76	0	1	274	2	0	5	358
2021	67	3	1	267	0	0	5	343
2022	63	3	0	252	1	1	16	336
2023	70	5	1	250	1	2	13	342
2024	52	6	1	213	1	2	12	287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	280	16.2	17.2	n/a
1989	293	16.3	17.9	44.7
1990	346	17.4	19.8	46.5
1991	327	15.3	21.3	34.3
1992	324	16.0	20.2	34
1993	346	14.0	24.7	41
1994	340	16.0	21.3	49.4
1995	319	16.0	19.9	45.8
1996	319	16.0	19.9	45.8
1997	306	17.0	18.0	43.1
1998	327	15.0	21.8	52.3
1999	322	20.4	15.8	50.9
2000	310	20.3	15.3	64.5
2001	317	20.2	15.7	59.9
2002	337	23.0	14.7	63.8
2003	337	23.0	14.7	63.8
2004	335	22.7	14.8	67.2
2005	342	23.0	14.9	70.5
2006	372	23.0	16.2	66.9
2007	385	21.4	18.0	67.5
2008	352	21.1	16.7	60.2
2009	367	19.9	18.4	63.5
2010	374	19.0	19.6	57.8
2011	339	18.2	18.5	68.4
2012	312	19.0	16.3	73.4
2013	307	18.0	16.9	75.6
2014	329	17.0	19.2	69.6
2015	334	18.0	18.5	67.7
2016	348	19.0	18.3	71.3
2017	349	18.7	18.6	75.9
2018	360	20.5	17.5	76.1
2019	365	19.0	19.2	78.6
2020	358	17.2	20.8	74.6
2021	343	19.5	17.5	74.6
2022	336	18.4	18.2	76.2
2023	342	18.4	18.5	78.4
2024	287	17.0	16.8	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	280	16.2	17.2	n/a
1989	293	16.3	17.9	44.7
1990	346	17.4	19.8	46.5
1991	327	15.3	21.3	34.3
1992	324	16.0	20.2	34
1993	346	14.0	24.7	41
1994	340	16.0	21.3	49.4
1995	319	16.0	19.9	45.8
1996	319	16.0	19.9	45.8
1997	306	17.0	18.0	43.1
1998	327	15.0	21.8	52.3
1999	322	20.4	15.8	50.9
2000	310	20.3	15.3	64.5
2001	317	20.2	15.7	59.9
2002	337	23.0	14.7	63.8
2003	337	23.0	14.7	63.8
2004	335	22.7	14.8	67.2
2005	342	23.0	14.9	70.5
2006	372	23.0	16.2	66.9
2007	385	21.4	18.0	67.5
2008	352	21.1	16.7	60.2
2009	367	19.9	18.4	63.5
2010	374	19.0	19.6	57.8
2011	339	18.2	18.5	68.4
2012	312	19.0	16.3	73.4
2013	307	18.0	16.9	75.6
2014	329	17.0	19.2	69.6
2015	334	18.0	18.5	67.7
2016	348	19.0	18.3	71.3
2017	349	18.7	18.6	75.9
2018	360	20.5	17.5	76.1
2019	365	19.0	19.2	78.6
2020	358	17.2	20.8	74.6
2021	343	19.5	17.5	74.6
2022	336	18.4	18.2	76.2
2023	342	18.4	18.5	78.4
2024	287	17.0	16.8	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Park Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,058
2020	$9,960
2021	$10,695
2022	$12,167
2023	$13,497

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Park Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 624^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 802^nd of 933 Elementary schools	21.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Park Elementary School)	28.9	12.8	16.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)	27.6	22.9	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (South Park Elementary School)	46.7	25	21.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)	27.6	23.5	4.1%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Park Elementary School)	26.2	21.9	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)	33.1	24.4	8.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (South Park Elementary School)	16.7	25	8.3%
4th Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)	19.5	18.6	0.9%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Park Elementary School)	47.4	21.4	26%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)	36.2	30.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (South Park Elementary School)	28.1	16.7	11.4%
5th Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)	23.5	22	1.5%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Park Elementary School)	35.4	18.6	16.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)	32	24.7	7.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (South Park Elementary School)	30.6	21.9	8.7%
All Grades Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)	19.6	15.4	4.2%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	365	342	6.3%
African American	1	5	400%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	268	250	6.7%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	88	70	20.5%
Two or More Races	5	13	160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.6%	78.4%	0.3%

Schools Near South Park Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
South Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Hollywood	Pueblo	81005	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7600	287	17	16.8	84.0%	52 (18.1%)	6 (2.1%)	213 (74.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (4.2%)	28.4	632^nd of 943 public elementary schools	33.0%		15.6	802^nd of 933 public elementary schools	14.0%	170	33.3						26.7	47.8	8.1	22.2				27.7	14.3		$13,497
Beulah Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2670 Delphinium Street	Pueblo	81005	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 549-7510	278	18	15.5	93.5%	68 (24.5%)	7 (2.5%)	194 (69.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	14	820^th of 943 public elementary schools	13.0%					(n/a)	10.0	11.1	8.3				9.8	37.5						17.0			$15,329
Highland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 Vinewood Lane	Pueblo	81005	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 549-7560	301	19	15.9	85.7%	71 (23.6%)	8 (2.7%)	219 (72.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	12.6	842^nd of 943 public elementary schools	10.7%		11.9	860^th of 933 public elementary schools	7.8%	18	20.5	10.2	15.8				15.3	36.4	10.2	7.7				18.2	10.3		$15,330
Paragon Preschool	Public	PK	3000 Lakeview Ave	Pueblo	81005	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 253-6016	117	1	117.0		31 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (69.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)								(n/a)																	$14,522
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences	Public, Charter	K-8	1745 Acero	Pueblo	81004	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 549-2737	434	22	19.3	85.3%	91 (21.0%)	5 (1.2%)	321 (74.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)	7.5	917^th of 943 public elementary schools	2.8%		9.8	887^th of 933 public elementary schools	4.9%	30	14.6	11.4	17.4	15.8	14.0	20.3	15.8	14.6	6.8			6.0		5.4	8.9		$9,050
Sunset Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 University Circle	Pueblo	81005	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7610	403	23	17.2	78.4%	135 (33.5%)	12 (3.0%)	240 (59.6%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	26.2	658^th of 943 public elementary schools	30.2%		23.7	688^th of 933 public elementary schools	26.3%	30	29.2	25.0	31.3				28.5	39.6	13.3	26.6				25.6	30.2		$12,598
Minnequa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1708 East Orman Avenue	Pueblo	81004	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 549-7580	287	22	13.0	92.0%	61 (21.3%)	6 (2.1%)	212 (73.9%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	51.1	435^th of 943 public elementary schools	53.9%		26.8	646^th of 933 public elementary schools	30.8%	211	51.4	35.0	56.7				46.7	48.6	30.0	50.0				41.9	17.2		$16,495
Columbian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1202 Bragdon Avenue	Pueblo	81004	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 549-7525	393	26	15.1	93.9%	105 (26.7%)	10 (2.5%)	265 (67.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	29.6	617^th of 943 public elementary schools	34.6%		20	732^nd of 933 public elementary schools	21.5%	115	37.3	29.6	23.1				30.6	48.1	25.9	12.8				30.3	15.4		$13,772
Goodnight Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	624 Windy Way	Pueblo	81005	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7545	556	32	17.2	73.4%	173 (31.1%)	14 (2.5%)	346 (62.2%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.5%)	44.9	486^th of 943 public elementary schools	48.5%		40.7	507^th of 933 public elementary schools	45.7%	21	26.4	37.0	42.9	53.1	55.1	44.9	42.0	34.7	37.0	35.7	53.1	38.8	24.5	37.0	31.4	26.5	$13,086
Heritage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	625 Brown Avenue	Pueblo	81004	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 549-7575	253	16	16.3	85.0%	62 (24.5%)	7 (2.8%)	174 (68.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	15.8	794^th of 943 public elementary schools	15.8%		13.2	840^th of 933 public elementary schools	10.0%	46	25.0	14.3	25.0				21.2	27.8	11.4	17.9				19.2	21.4		$14,439

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