- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pueblo, CO
Highland Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080612001048
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #13 of 24
- schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elementary School ranks #13 of 24 schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Highland Park Elementary School shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 080612001048 · Pueblo, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 12.5:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
Highland Park Elementary School shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Highland Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,145 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,081 students
- Chavez/Huerta
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
844 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
801 students
- South High Sch
South High School
795 students
- This school 276
Highland Park Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Highland Park Elementary School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park Elementary School compares
Highland Park Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 100% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 20% in Colorado - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
White 25.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Highland Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and reports $13,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park Elementary School?
77.1% of students at Highland Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Park Elementary School rank among schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elementary School ranks #13 of 24 schools in Pueblo, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pueblo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides Highland Park Elementary School, Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students), East High School (1,081 students), and Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 students). See the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and district page for the complete list.