Desert Sage Elementary School vs Pueblo West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Pueblo West · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Pueblo West High School
Pueblo West · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,540 students
| Measure | Desert Sage Elementary School Pueblo West, Colorado | Pueblo West High School Pueblo West, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 993 | #189 of 307 |
| National rank | #37027 of 50,301 | #10728 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 368 | 1,540 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 1,540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 25% |
| city | Pueblo West | Pueblo West |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pueblo West High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 32.3).
- •Pueblo West High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 40%).
- •Pueblo West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 60.1%).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.4).
- •Pueblo West High School is the larger school with 1,540 students compared with 368.
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 Desert Sage Elementary School better than Pueblo West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pueblo West High School ranks higher (41.0 vs 32.3 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 Desert Sage Elementary School and Pueblo West High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pueblo West and Pueblo West in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sage Elementary School: 368. Pueblo West High School: 1,540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sage Elementary School and Pueblo West High School rank in Colorado?
Desert Sage Elementary School is 678th of 993 and Pueblo West High School is 189th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).