Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Olga A Hellbeck Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
19%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Olga A Hellbeck Elementary School?
320 students attend Olga A Hellbeck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Olga A Hellbeck Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olga A Hellbeck Elementary School?
Olga A Hellbeck Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Olga A Hellbeck Elementary School offer ?
Olga A Hellbeck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Olga A Hellbeck Elementary School part of?
Olga A Hellbeck Elementary School is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
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