Bessemer Elementary School vs High Plains Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 79 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
High Plains Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
| Measure | Bessemer Elementary School Pueblo, Colorado | High Plains Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #912 of 993 | #488 of 993 |
| National rank | #46517 of 50,301 | #28849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 248 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Pueblo | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Plains Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 17.1).
- •High Plains Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •High Plains Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •High Plains Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 85.5%).
- •High Plains Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.5).
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 High Plains Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), High Plains Elementary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 17.1 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 High Plains Elementary School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Pueblo and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer Elementary School: 248. High Plains Elementary School: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer Elementary School and High Plains Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Bessemer Elementary School is 912th of 993 and High Plains Elementary School is 488th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).