Minnequa Elementary School

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

277 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Minnequa Elementary School, located at 1708 East Orman Avenue in Pueblo, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Pueblo School District 60. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while participating in a diverse learning community.

Beyond its academic programming, Minnequa Elementary is deeply integrated into the historic fabric of Pueblo. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and student success, often working to provide resources that meet the unique needs of its student population. By maintaining close ties with local families and community members, the school strives to create a stable and nurturing educational experience that prepares students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

277

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Minnequa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	216
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Hispanic
216 (78.0%)
White
47 (17.0%)
Black
9 (3.2%)
Two or More
4 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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)549-7580
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 38

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 41