Principal's Message

 Principal Messag

Welcome to Eva R. Baca Elementary School – Home of the College-Bound Roadrunners! Thank you for visiting our website and taking the time to learn more about our amazing school. Eva R. Baca Elementary is located in the east quadrant of Pueblo, near CSU–Pueblo, where we maintain strong partnerships and collaborative relationships. I am privileged to serve the Baca community, now entering my tenth year as principal. I am proud to share that Baca Elementary has once again earned a Performance rating on our School Performance Framework! This recognition, awarded by the Colorado Department of Education, reflects our outstanding 2024–25 CMAS assessment results. Even more impressive, Baca has consistently celebrated eight years of Performance ratings—2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025—making us one of the top-performing elementary schools in Pueblo.
Our success would not be possible without the support of our families. We are grateful for a community of parents and guardians who partner with us in our mission to set high expectations, challenge our students, and inspire a love of learning.
In addition to our partnership with CSU–Pueblo and Pueblo Community College we are proud to have ongoing relationships with more than 20 colleges and universities nationwide. Many of these institutions have “adopted” classrooms at Baca, connecting with our students and staff in meaningful ways. Their involvement shows our students that college is within reach and that education is a lifelong, valuable pursuit.
I am equally grateful for the compassionate and dedicated team of educators who make Baca a truly special place. Our staff members are not only highly skilled but also deeply committed to providing every child with a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. Eva R. Baca Elementary is close to my heart. We proudly serve a rich, culturally diverse community, and I am honored to walk this journey with you. Together, we will continue preparing our students with the knowledge, skills, and character needed to thrive as learners and as citizens.
Baca truly is Pueblo’s hidden gem—and the best place to be! Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 719-549-7530.

Sincerely,
Julie A. Griego
Principal
Eva R. Baca Elementary