Minnequa Elementary School (5916)
1708 EAST ORMAN AVENUE
PUEBLO, CO 81004
266
Total Students Served
Pre-K - Grade 5
School District:
Pueblo City 60 (2690)
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About Minnequa Elementary School (5916)
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Minnequa Elementary School
2025-2026
Minnequa Elementary School serves scholars in Pre-K through 5th grade and is located in the heart of Pueblo?s Bessemer community. With roots tied to the FIX , Minnequa first opened its doors in 1902 to serve families living near the Steel Mill. Today, the school continues to support local scholars, most of whom live within a mile of campus. The school has an enrollment of approximately 277 scholars, with 86% qualifying for free and reduced lunch. Many scholars begin school with limited vocabular…
y, social-emotional needs, and below-grade-level academic skills. High mobility also impacts learning, making differentiation and individualized instruction essential yet challenging. To address these needs, Minnequa implements intentional programming designed both to support struggling learners and to accelerate growth for all. In recent years, the school has strengthened academic achievement and growth by building a strong culture, implementing data-driven instruction, and coaching staff consistently. Systems such as data-informed instruction, observation and feedback cycles, real-time coaching, and clear climate and culture routines anchor this work. The school continues to refine its use of standardized assessments, data meetings, re-teach plans, and ongoing tools such as STAR and Dibels 8 to monitor and accelerate learning. Instructional schedules are built around data-informed practices and professional learning communities (PLCs), ensuring teachers have time for collaboration, reflection, and active learning. Professional development remains a priority, with dedicated time for high-quality PLCs and training built into the calendar to strengthen the teaching-learning cycle. At Minnequa, we recognize that curriculum alone is not enough to drive achievement. Through innovative programming and responsive instructional design, we strive to ensure that learning is both differentiated and accelerated. Our staff and community believe all scholars are capable of meeting rigorous expectations, and by pairing high-quality academics with mindful habits, we aim to prepare them for secondary education and beyond. As a member of the Innovation Zone, Minnequa builds on its progress with opportunities for Blended Learning, after-school Academies, and additional flexibility, time, and resources. These innovations are vital to preparing scholars for success in both local and global communities. Approximately 12% of Minnequa scholars are English Language Learners, and 22% are scholars with disabilities. The school provides specialized support through a Significant Learning Disability (SLD) program, Speech and Language services, and an Significant Support Needs (SSN) program. About 15% of K?3 scholars have a READ plan, while 10% of the total scholar population has a documented Response to Intervention plan. To support these needs, Minnequa employs a full-time counselor, a community liaison, and a dedicated ELD teacher. The school also offers two 3 hour preschool programs for 4-year-olds, two kindergarten classes, two classes each for grades one through three, two fourth-grade classes, and two fifth-grade classes. Minnequa actively engages families and the community in the educational process. Parents and community members are encouraged to volunteer, while monthly newsletters provide strategies for supporting learning and behavior at home. The school hosts four to six Title I family events each year, giving parents opportunities to learn about curriculum, standards, and tools to assist their scholars. Teachers maintain communication logs to document positive and constructive outreach, and parent-teacher conferences are scheduled twice annually. Each year, a parent-scholar compact is developed with opportunities for parent input. The School Accountability Committee meets quarterly to review academic progress, finances, the Unified School Improvement Plan (USIP), and safety concerns. Parents receive regular updates through a monthly calendar, weekly school messenger notices, and the school website, with all key information provided in Spanish and other languages as needed. Each scholar also receives a communicator folder to ensure parents stay informed about school news, homework, and behavior updates.
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