Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences's student population of 444 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering students to embrace the joy of learning
School Rankings
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1556 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
75%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
19%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences's ranking?
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences is ranked #1556 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences often compared to?
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences?
444 students attend Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences?
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences offer ?
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences part of?
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
In what neighborhood is Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences located?
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences is located in the State Fair neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in State Fair.
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