Bessemer Elementary School vs Columbian Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer Elementary School
Pueblo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
Columbian Elementary School
Pueblo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
| Measure | Bessemer Elementary School Pueblo, Colorado | Columbian Elementary School Pueblo, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #912 of 993 | #951 of 993 |
| National rank | #46517 of 50,301 | #47768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 248 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Pueblo | Pueblo |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessemer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.1 vs 14.7).
- •Bessemer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Bessemer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Columbian Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 85.5%).
- •Columbian Elementary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 248.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bessemer Elementary School better than Columbian Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bessemer Elementary School ranks higher (17.1 vs 14.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bessemer Elementary School and Columbian Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pueblo and Pueblo in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer Elementary School: 248. Columbian Elementary School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer Elementary School and Columbian Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Bessemer Elementary School is 912th of 993 and Columbian Elementary School is 951st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).