Bessemer Elementary School vs Minnequa 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
Minnequa Elementary School
Pueblo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Bessemer Elementary School Pueblo, Colorado | Minnequa Elementary School Pueblo, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #912 of 993 | #919 of 993 |
| National rank | #46517 of 50,301 | #46667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 248 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Pueblo | Pueblo |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.1 vs 16.9).
- •Bessemer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Bessemer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Minnequa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 85.5%).
- •Minnequa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.5).
- •Minnequa Elementary School is the larger school with 277 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 Minnequa Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bessemer Elementary School and Minnequa 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. Minnequa Elementary School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer Elementary School and Minnequa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Bessemer Elementary School is 912th of 993 and Minnequa Elementary School is 919th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).