The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in English language arts. The lowest is 16% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Eva R Baca Elementary School
Eva R Baca Elementary School is a regular public elementary school in Pueblo, Colorado, serving a small enrollment from preschool through fifth grade. It is part of Pueblo School District 60, the city’s primary school system for residents within the urban core and older neighborhoods. The school sits in a part of Pueblo that blends industrial and residential history, near the city’s traditional working-class areas.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a smaller share of White students and a very small number of Black, American Indian, or multiracial students. A substantial share of students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the high poverty level of the surrounding community. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material, so a family looking for more detail on those support systems would want to follow up with the school directly.
On state assessments in math and English language arts, the school’s proficiency rates are modest, with a higher share of students meeting benchmarks in ELA than in math. Science results, which are reported for fifth graders only, follow a similar pattern. Compared to other schools in Pueblo County that have reported testing data, the school’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint, though the number of comparable schools is small. These are the most recent reported results, and no multi-year trend data was available. Because the school serves only through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate to report.
The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. No information was provided on specific programs, course access, staffing ratios, or discipline rates. Families seeking details on extracurricular offerings, special education services, or after-school care would need to contact the school directly.
Pueblo itself is a mid-sized city with an industrial past, historically anchored by steel production and now more diversified into healthcare, education, and government. The city has a historic downtown with a riverwalk, a zoo, and the Colorado State Fairgrounds. The larger housing market in the area is relatively affordable compared to the state as a whole, though home values and rents have seen modest recent declines. The school’s zip code reflects similar trends, with housing costs that are moderate by national standards.
Pueblo School District 60 recently completed a major infrastructure upgrade: voters approved a large bond measure in 2022 to fund facility improvements and safety upgrades across the district without raising the debt repayment mill levy. The district also reverted to its original name after a period of being called Pueblo City Schools, a branding change that reflects ongoing efforts to reshape its public identity.
For a parent or resident considering this school, the picture is straightforward. Eva R Baca Elementary serves a high-poverty, predominantly Hispanic student population with academic proficiency rates that are below state averages but within the middle range when compared to other Pueblo County elementary schools. The school’s strengths lie in its role as a neighborhood elementary providing foundational education in a district that has invested in its physical plants. Families will want to inquire directly about class sizes, special programs, and support for students who are learning English or have individualized education plans, since those details were not available in this data. The surrounding community offers a stable, modest cost of living and a city with distinct cultural events and a working-class identity, which may appeal to those who value that setting.
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