South Mesa Elementary School

23701 EAST PRESTON ROAD
PUEBLO, CO 81006

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Mesa Elementary School, located at 23701 East Preston Road in Pueblo, Colorado, serves the local community as part of the Pueblo County School District 70. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the personal development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, South Mesa aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school maintains a strong commitment to community engagement and transparent communication, which is facilitated through its official website at http://sme.district70.org. Families and community members can utilize this resource to stay informed about school events, district policies, and student resources. Through the collaborative efforts of dedicated staff, students, and parents, South Mesa Elementary strives to create a safe and encouraging atmosphere that reflects the educational values of the surrounding Pueblo community.

331

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Mesa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	203
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
203 (61.3 %)
White
115 (34.7 %)
Two or More
11 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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 County School District 70
Phone:	(719)543-6444
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 16

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 66