What grades does Bessemer Elementary School serve?

As a Primary school, Bessemer Elementary School serves students in PUEBLO, CO. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Bessemer Elementary School located?

You can find Bessemer Elementary School in PUEBLO, CO.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessemer Elementary School?

At Bessemer Elementary School, there are approximately 17.1 students for every teacher.

What schools are in PUEBLO, CO?

Bessemer Elementary School is among the schools serving PUEBLO, CO. The school is part of the local school system.

COPrimaryCSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Bessemer Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Q: How many students attend Bessemer Elementary School?

Bessemer Elementary School has a total enrollment of 291 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in PUEBLO, CO.

Primary|PUEBLO, Colorado|Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

PUEBLO, CO 81004

School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

291

Student:Teacher

17.1:1

Locale

Urban

District

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

Econ. Disadvantaged

92.4%

Phone

(719)549-7505

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

20-29%

Math Proficiency

<50%

Chronic Absenteeism

37.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

1 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1

Near average in CO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

208

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

14.71

100% fully certified

Counselors

1.03

School Resource Officers

0.25

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,501

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,796

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,933

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 55%Local 28%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$284,345

-1.4% 1yr+20.6% 5yr

Pueblo, CO metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.1%

Below 150% poverty line

6.0%

Unemployment rate

6.6%

Uninsured residents

10.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

248

Current enrollment

Declining(-12% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bessemer Elementary School

Bessemer Elementary School has a total enrollment of 291 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in PUEBLO, CO.