Below Average
#1546 of 1,815 schools in CO
Prairie Winds Elementary School
Elementary School · Pueblo County School District 70 · Pueblo West, CO
A Pueblo County School District 70 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
597 E EARL DRIVE, Pueblo West, CO 81007
- Math 32% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Winds Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie Winds 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,419
Median home value
$371,600
Median rent
$1,319/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81007; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Liberty Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Swallows Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Pueblo West Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pueblo County School District 70
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #20 of 26
- District spending per student
- $11,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Winds Elementary School is listed in Pueblo County School District 70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Winds Elementary School
Prairie Winds Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pueblo West, CO, part of Pueblo County School District 70, serving approximately 513 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,546 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Winds Elementary School
What grades does Prairie Winds Elementary School serve?
Prairie Winds Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie Winds Elementary School?
Prairie Winds Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Winds Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Winds Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Winds Elementary School rank in CO?
Prairie Winds Elementary School ranks #1,546 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Prairie Winds Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Winds Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Prairie Winds Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Winds Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie Winds Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prairie Winds Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Winds Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prairie Winds Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Winds Elementary School?
50.3% of students at Prairie Winds 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
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pueblo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (719) 647-9732
- Area population (ZIP 81007)
- 34,992
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 81007; 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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