Below Average
#1615 of 1,815 schools in CO
Bessemer Elementary School
Elementary School · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and · Pueblo, CO
A Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1125 E ROUTT AVENUE, Pueblo, CO 81004
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bessemer Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bessemer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,417/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pueblo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,620
Median home value
$181,200
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Minnequa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & SciencesCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 434 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #20 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bessemer Elementary School is listed in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bessemer Elementary School
Bessemer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pueblo, CO, part of Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, serving approximately 291 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,615 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bessemer Elementary School
What grades does Bessemer Elementary School serve?
Bessemer Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bessemer Elementary School?
Bessemer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessemer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bessemer Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bessemer Elementary School rank in CO?
Bessemer Elementary School ranks #1,615 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Bessemer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bessemer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bessemer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bessemer Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bessemer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bessemer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bessemer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bessemer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bessemer Elementary School?
92.4% of students at Bessemer Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pueblo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.0%
- Phone
- (719) 549-7505
- Area population (ZIP 81004)
- 26,362
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81004; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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