Enrollment
476
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pueblo, CO
Paragon Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Paragon Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080612006713
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paragon Learning Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 34:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Paragon Learning Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paragon Learning Center ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612006713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+105% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+109% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paragon Learning Center compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paragon Learning Center
Paragon Learning Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Pueblo, Colorado, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34:1 is larger than about 98% of Colorado schools and 105% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 80.3% of students qualify for free meals, 109% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 476 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (22%) (diversity index 42/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and spends $12,481 per pupil, 23% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students) and East High School (1,081 students) alongside Paragon Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paragon Learning Center compares
Paragon Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34:1 | ▲ 105% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 109% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% 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
34:1
students per teacher
- 105% above state mean
Top 98% in Colorado - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.9%
White 21.6%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Paragon Learning Center is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, which includes Paragon Learning Center.
$12,481
Per student
-23%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 55.1%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Paragon Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paragon Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~476 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Paragon Learning Center
How many students attend Paragon Learning Center?
Paragon Learning Center has 476 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pueblo, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paragon Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Paragon Learning Center is 34:1, which is 105% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paragon Learning Center?
80.3% of students at Paragon Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paragon Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Paragon Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paragon Learning Center?
Paragon Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paragon Learning Center rank among high schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Paragon Learning Center ranks #3 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.
Is Paragon Learning Center a good school?
Paragon Learning Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides Paragon Learning Center, 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 Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 students). See the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and district page for the complete list.
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