At a glance
Reported students
323
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
335.5
South Mesa Elementary School: 323 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 317
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about South Mesa Elementary School
South Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Pueblo. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Pueblo County School District 70. NCES reports 323 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.7%) and White (34.4%). English learners represent 8.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Mesa Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.4%
- Hispanic60.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pueblo County School District 70
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rye Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
319 reported students
Vineland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
312 reported students
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
298 reported students
Desert Sage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
North Mesa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
400 reported students
Sierra Vista Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Public schools near South Mesa Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights Elementary · Charter · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | KG–08 | 221 | 2 mi |
| North Mesa Elementary School Elementary · Pueblo County School District 70 | PK–05 | 400 | 2.1 mi |
| Bradford Elementary School Elementary · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 252 | 3.3 mi |
| Eva R Baca Elementary School Elementary · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 250 | 3.6 mi |
| Park View School of Discovery Elementary · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 285 | 3.7 mi |
| Bessemer Elementary School Elementary · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–06 | 248 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Mesa Elementary School
What grades does South Mesa Elementary School serve?
South Mesa Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pueblo County School District 70.
How many students attend South Mesa Elementary School?
South Mesa Elementary School reported 323 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 317 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Mesa Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 323 students and 20.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Mesa Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Mesa Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pueblo County School District 70 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Mesa Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Mesa Elementary School in?
South Mesa Elementary School is part of Pueblo County School District 70, based in Pueblo, CO, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Mesa Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights (2 mi), North Mesa Elementary School (2.1 mi), Bradford Elementary School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.