Enrollment
425
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunset Park Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunset Park Elementary School
Sunset Park Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pueblo, Colorado, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Colorado schools and 22% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 269 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #183.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (33%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and spends $12,481 per pupil, 23% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students) and East High School (1,081 students) alongside Sunset Park Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sunset Park Elementary School compares
Sunset Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, which includes Sunset Park Elementary School.
$12,481
Per student
-23%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 55.1%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Sunset Park Elementary School a good school?
Sunset Park Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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