Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height

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

Charter School 260 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences (PSAS) at Fulton Heights is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Pueblo area. As a K-8 institution, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to the Core Knowledge sequence, an academic curriculum that emphasizes a rich, content-specific foundation in history, science, and literature. By blending rigorous academics with a focus on the arts, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its unique "Core Knowledge" model, which seeks to provide students with a shared base of cultural and academic literacy. Beyond the classroom, PSAS at Fulton Heights fosters a tight-knit school community, often prioritizing parent involvement and character development. Located on Santa Rosa Street, it functions as an alternative for families seeking a structured, content-rich pedagogical approach that differs from traditional district-run schools, focusing on building both critical thinking skills and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

260

Total Students

12.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	161
Black	2
Two or More	3

Hispanic
161 (61.9 %)
White
94 (36.2 %)
Two or More
3 (1.2 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and
Phone:	(719)404-2680
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 26

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 28