- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pueblo, CO
Sunset Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080612001065
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Park Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Park Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Sunset Park Elementary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 080612001065 · Pueblo, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 20.2:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
Sunset Park Elementary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sunset 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 425
Sunset Park Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Sunset Park Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Park Elementary School compares
Sunset Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Colorado - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.4%
White 32.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Sunset Park Elementary School is more 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 Sunset 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset 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 elementary 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Park Elementary School
How many students attend Sunset Park Elementary School?
Sunset Park Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Park Elementary School?
60.9% of students at Sunset Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Park Elementary School?
Sunset Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sunset Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Park Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Pueblo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides Sunset 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.