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#1644 of 1,815 schools in CO

Franklin School of Innovation

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 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1315 HORSESHOE DRIVE, Pueblo, CO 81001

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2021)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$13,501
Chronic Absenteeism42.3%

Students at Franklin School of Innovation score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

87.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin School of Innovation 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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
Belmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–50.6 mi418Compare →
Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.6 mi25Compare →
Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.6 mi25Compare →
Haaff Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–50.8 mi283Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#21 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

Franklin School of Innovation 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 Franklin School of Innovation

Franklin School of Innovation is a public elementary school in Pueblo, CO, part of Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, serving approximately 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,644 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin School of Innovation

What grades does Franklin School of Innovation serve?

Franklin School of Innovation serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Franklin School of Innovation?

Franklin School of Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin School of Innovation?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin School of Innovation is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin School of Innovation rank in CO?

Franklin School of Innovation ranks #1,644 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Franklin School of Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin School of Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Franklin School of Innovation?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin School of Innovation has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Franklin School of Innovation a charter school?

No, Franklin School of Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin School of Innovation a Title I school?

No, Franklin School of Innovation is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin School of Innovation?

87.9% of students at Franklin School of Innovation 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Pueblo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.3%
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 · 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 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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