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#911 of 1,815 schools in CO
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Elementary School · Pueblo County School District 70 · Pueblo, CO
A Pueblo County School District 70 charter elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2390 RAWLINGS BLVD, Pueblo, CO 81001
- Math 31% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Villa Bella Expeditionary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 35% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Villa Bella Expeditionary 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Franklin School of InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Eva R Baca Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Haaff Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 283 | 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.
Pueblo County School District 70
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Villa Bella Expeditionary School is listed in Pueblo County School District 70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Villa Bella Expeditionary School is a public elementary school in Pueblo, CO, part of Pueblo County School District 70, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #911 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Villa Bella Expeditionary School
What grades does Villa Bella Expeditionary School serve?
Villa Bella Expeditionary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Villa Bella Expeditionary School?
Villa Bella Expeditionary School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Bella Expeditionary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Villa Bella Expeditionary School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Villa Bella Expeditionary School rank in CO?
Villa Bella Expeditionary School ranks #911 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Villa Bella Expeditionary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Villa Bella Expeditionary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Villa Bella Expeditionary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Villa Bella Expeditionary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Villa Bella Expeditionary School a charter school?
Yes, Villa Bella Expeditionary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Villa Bella Expeditionary School a Title I school?
No, Villa Bella Expeditionary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Villa Bella Expeditionary School?
38.7% of students at Villa Bella Expeditionary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pueblo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (719) 621-1763
- 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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