- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pueblo, CO
East High School
Federal NCES profile for East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080612001040
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
East High School held near 1,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 080612001040 · Pueblo, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,081 enr · 20.8:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
East High School held near 1,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,145 students
- This school
East High School
1,081 students
- Chavez/Huerta
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 East High School reports 1,081 students on the CCD universe file.
How East High School compares
East High School 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,081
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Colorado - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
White 16.2%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, East High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W H Heaton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 high 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 (~1,081 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about East High School
How many students attend East High School?
East High School has 1,081 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,000 (2022-23) → 1,024 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East High School is 20.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East High School?
63.7% of students at East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East High School?
The largest demographic group at East High School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High School?
East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 East High School rank among high schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #4 of 7 high 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 high schools in Pueblo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides East High School, Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students), Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 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.