The top reported proficiency rate is 22% in English language arts. The lowest is 17% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Belmont Elementary School
Belmont Elementary School is a regular public school in Pueblo, Colorado, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It sits within the Pueblo School District 60 system, the larger of the city's two public school districts. The school occupies a location on MacNaughton Road in a residential area of the city, drawing families from the surrounding neighborhoods.
The student body numbers in the low hundreds, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across the elementary grades and a pre-K program. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic circumstances of the community. The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial white minority and smaller shares of students who identify as two or more races, Black, Asian, or American Indian. Demographics like these are characteristic of many schools in Pueblo, a mid-sized city with a working-class and industrial heritage that has diversified its economy around healthcare, education, and government over recent decades.
On state assessments administered by Colorado, proficiency rates in math and English language arts are below the state average, with roughly one in five students meeting the proficiency benchmark. In science, the share is smaller. These figures are consistent with the school's overall proficiency index, which places it above the midpoint when compared with a small set of other schools in Pueblo County that had reported data. A parent may want to talk with school staff about the academic supports available, including any tutoring, small-group instruction, or intervention programs, as well as how the school approaches student growth over time. Attendance and chronic absenteeism figures were not available in the data reviewed.
The housing market in the area around the school is more affordable than the state as a whole. Home values and rents in the ZIP code covering this part of Pueblo are below Colorado averages, and the cost of a mortgage or rent consumes a modest share of local household income compared with national benchmarks. For families looking to buy or rent near the school, the area offers a relatively attainable entry point into the local housing market.
The school's district, Pueblo School District 60, has been in the news for parent-relevant changes. In 2022, voters approved a large bond measure, the biggest in district history, to fund facility improvements, safety upgrades, and capital projects across the district without raising the debt repayment mill levy. The district also reverted to its original name, Pueblo School District 60, after being known as Pueblo City Schools for a period. These developments suggest a focus on reinvestment in school infrastructure and a renewed sense of district identity.
Belmont Elementary does not offer programs such as magnet or charter options, and its course access, staffing ratios, and discipline data were not reported in the available records. As an elementary school, it does not produce a graduation rate. The school's setting is within Pueblo's broader urban fabric, a city that blends historic downtown features like the Arkansas Riverwalk and the Union Avenue district with auto-oriented neighborhoods and separate college campuses. Major local employers include healthcare systems, the school district, the university, and steel manufacturing.
For a family considering this school, the picture is one of a neighborhood elementary serving a high-poverty population with test scores that are below state averages yet sit above the midpoint among a small number of similar schools in the county. The district is investing in its buildings, and the area's housing is relatively affordable. A parent may want to visit the school, ask about academic support structures and enrichment opportunities, and understand how the school addresses the needs of its diverse student body. The data alone cannot answer whether it is the right fit, but it provides a starting point for those conversations.
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