- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pueblo, CO
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080612001730Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #10 of 24
- schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy ranks #10 of 24 schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.8 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 080612001730 · Pueblo, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
844 enr · 15.1:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.8 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,145 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,081 students
- This school
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
844 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
801 students
- South High Sch
South High School
795 students
- W H Heaton Mid
W H Heaton Middle School
578 students
What this shows Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy compares
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 95% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Colorado - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.4%
White 13.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and reports $13,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W H Heaton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~844 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy?
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy has 844 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 996 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy is 15.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy?
75.1% of students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy?
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy ranks #10 of 24 schools in Pueblo, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pueblo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy, Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students), East High School (1,081 students), and Centennial High School (801 students). See the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and district page for the complete list.