Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights vs South Mesa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights
Pueblo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
221 students
South Mesa Elementary School
Pueblo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students
| Measure | Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights Pueblo, Colorado | South Mesa Elementary School Pueblo, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 993 | #617 of 993 |
| National rank | #32778 of 50,301 | #34483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 221 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| 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 36.3).
- •Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •South Mesa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 74.2%).
- •Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •South Mesa Elementary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 221.
- •Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights is a charter school while South Mesa Elementary School is a public 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 Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights better than South Mesa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights ranks higher (38.8 vs 36.3 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 Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights and South Mesa Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Pueblo and Pueblo in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights: 221. South Mesa Elementary School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights and South Mesa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights is 578th of 993 and South Mesa Elementary School is 617th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).