Highland Park Elementary School

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

276 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Park Elementary School, located at 2701 Vinewood Lane in Pueblo, Colorado, serves as a neighborhood educational hub within the Pueblo School District 60. The school is situated in a residential area, reflecting its focus on providing a foundational learning environment for the local community's children. As part of a district committed to academic growth and student development, Highland Park emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for elementary-aged students.

The school is characterized by its commitment to neighborhood-based education, aiming to cultivate strong partnerships between students, families, and staff. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, Highland Park Elementary seeks to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Its location in Pueblo allows it to integrate into the broader cultural and educational fabric of the city, providing students with consistent access to resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to enhance their overall school experience.

276

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	204
Black	2

Hispanic
204 (73.9%)
White
70 (25.4%)
Black
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and
Phone:	(719)549-7560
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 41