Bessemer Elementary School vs Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.9 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
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights
Pueblo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
221 students
| Measure | Bessemer Elementary School Pueblo, Colorado | Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights Pueblo, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #912 of 993 | #578 of 993 |
| National rank | #46517 of 50,301 | #32778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 248 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Pueblo | Pueblo |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 17.1).
- •Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 85.5%).
- •Bessemer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •Bessemer Elementary School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 221.
- •Bessemer Elementary School is a public school while Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights?
On the Success Index (US), Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights ranks higher (38.8 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 Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Pueblo and Pueblo in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer Elementary School: 248. Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer Elementary School and Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights rank in Colorado?
Bessemer Elementary School is 912th of 993 and Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights is 578th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).