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#1449 of 1,815 schools in CO

Eva R Baca 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 where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2800 EAST 17TH STREET, Pueblo, CO 81001

  • Math 16% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.4% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.4% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.5 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$13,501
Chronic Absenteeism43.4%

Students at Eva R Baca Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
27%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eva R Baca 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

$47,086

Median home value

$208,400

Median rent

$1,027/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

23.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Franklin School of InnovationEnrollment path unverified3.9K–51.5 mi338Compare →
Park View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–51.6 mi307Compare →
Villa Bella Expeditionary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–51.7 mi297Compare →
Belmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–51.9 mi418Compare →

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
#15 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

Eva R Baca 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 Eva R Baca Elementary School

Eva R Baca 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 251 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,449 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eva R Baca Elementary School

What grades does Eva R Baca Elementary School serve?

Eva R Baca Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Eva R Baca Elementary School?

Eva R Baca Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eva R Baca Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eva R Baca Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eva R Baca Elementary School rank in CO?

Eva R Baca Elementary School ranks #1,449 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Eva R Baca Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eva R Baca Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Eva R Baca Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eva R Baca Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Eva R Baca Elementary School a charter school?

No, Eva R Baca Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eva R Baca Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Eva R Baca Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eva R Baca Elementary School?

92.0% of students at Eva R Baca 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
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Pueblo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.4%
Area population (ZIP 81001)
31,448
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
35.1
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 81001; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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