How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Mesa Elementary School | Swallows Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PUEBLO, CO | PUEBLO WEST, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 323 | 677 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 21:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.1% | 21.5% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | South Mesa Elementary School | Swallows Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,400 | $13,400 |
| District | Pueblo County School District 70 | Pueblo County School District 70 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South Mesa Elementary School | Swallows Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.4% | 55.2% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60.7% | 35.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 8.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Mesa Elementary School | Swallows Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 323:1 | 1109.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.8% | 12.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 10 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.