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#706 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 39% in state
Minnequa 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 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1708 EAST ORMAN AVENUE, Pueblo, CO 81004
- Math 51% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Minnequa Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 37 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
92%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Minnequa 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 54Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Neumann Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Bessemer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Columbian Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & SciencesCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 434 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Minnequa 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 Minnequa Elementary School
Minnequa 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 287 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #706 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minnequa Elementary School
What grades does Minnequa Elementary School serve?
Minnequa Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Minnequa Elementary School?
Minnequa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnequa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnequa Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Minnequa Elementary School rank in CO?
Minnequa Elementary School ranks #706 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Minnequa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Minnequa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Minnequa Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnequa Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Minnequa Elementary School a charter school?
No, Minnequa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Minnequa Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Minnequa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnequa Elementary School?
92.0% of students at Minnequa 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
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pueblo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (719) 549-7580
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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