Sunset Park Elementary School

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

386 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Park Elementary School is a public school located in the University Park neighborhood of Pueblo, Colorado, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Pueblo School District No. 60, the school is situated in a quiet, residential area adjacent to the Colorado State University-Pueblo campus, which contributes to its community-focused atmosphere. The school is known for its emphasis on foundational academic growth and fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body.

The campus at 110 University Circle serves as a central hub for families in the surrounding neighborhood. Sunset Park Elementary typically focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that includes core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. By maintaining small-school values within the larger district framework, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong communication and engagement with parents and the broader Pueblo community.

386

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	233
Black	13
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
233 (60.4 %)
White
126 (32.6 %)
Black
13 (3.4 %)
Two or More
10 (2.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)549-7610
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 67