- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pueblo, CO
South Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080612001063
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Park Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #8 of 24
- schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Elementary School ranks #8 of 24 schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
South Park Elementary School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-16.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 080612001063 · Pueblo, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 15.2:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
South Park Elementary School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-16.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
South 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 273
South Park Elementary School
273 students
What this shows South Park Elementary School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Park Elementary School compares
South 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 78% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Colorado - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
White 20.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, South 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 South Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Park Elementary School
How many students attend South Park Elementary School?
South Park Elementary School has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% 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 South Park Elementary School?
68.7% of students at South Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Park Elementary School?
South Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 South Park Elementary School rank among schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Elementary School ranks #8 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 South 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.