- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080612006713
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Paragon Learning Center grew from 412 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 080612006713 · Pueblo, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 34:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
Paragon Learning Center grew from 412 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Paragon Learning Center 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
- 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
- This school
Paragon Learning Center
476 students
What this shows Paragon Learning Center reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paragon Learning Center compares
Paragon Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,081
- 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
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 (~476 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), up 57.
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.