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

Colorado · Public School District
35
Schools
15,025
Students
$21,498
Per-Pupil Spend
+50% nat'l
75.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+23pp vs nat'l
80.2%
Graduation Rate
-6.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and is a public school district in Colorado serving 15,025 students across 35 schools. It includes 20 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 80.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,498 is above average for a US public school district. 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (35)
Elementary Schools20 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belmont Elementary SchoolPK–05431
Bessemer Elementary SchoolPK–05261
Beulah Heights Elementary SchoolPK–05307
Bradford Elementary SchoolPK–05301
Columbian Elementary SchoolPK–05375
Eva R Baca Elementary SchoolPK–05236
Fountain International Magnet SchoolPK–03306
Franklin School of InnovationKG–05317
Goodnight Elementary SchoolPK–08587
Haaff Elementary SchoolPK–05288
Heritage Elementary SchoolPK–05288
Highland Park Elementary SchoolPK–05340
Irving Elementary SchoolPK–05349
Minnequa Elementary SchoolPK–05293
Morton Elementary SchoolKG–05386
Park View Elementary SchoolPK–05306
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & SciencesCharterKG–08563
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton HeightCharterKG–08260
South Park Elementary SchoolPK–05342
Sunset Park Elementary SchoolKG–05386
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Centennial High School09–12840
Central High School09–12971
East High School09–121,000
Paragon Learning Center09–12412
South High School09–121,059
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory AcademyCharterKG–12996
Northmoor PreschoolPK–PK32
Paragon PreschoolPK–PK125
Pueblo Youth Service Center04–1218
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,498+50% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
29%
State
55.1%
Local (property tax)
29.0%
Federal
15.9%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
35
Schools
15,025
Students
75%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.2%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,498 per pupil — 50% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 35 schools including 3 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.2%, graduation is 6.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
75% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and?
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and has 35 public schools, serving a total of 15,025 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and?
The graduation rate is 80.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and spend per student?
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and spends $21,498 per pupil — 50% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and?
75% of students in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and?
Yes — 3 of the 35 schools in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and are charter schools.
What grade levels does Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and serve?
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.