- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pueblo, CO
Paragon Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Paragon Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080612006793
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paragon Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #23 of 24
- schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 62.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Paragon Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paragon Preschool ranks #23 of 24 schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612006793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Paragon Preschool shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 080612006793 · Pueblo, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 62.5:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
Paragon Preschool shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Paragon Preschool 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 125
Paragon Preschool
125 students
What this shows Paragon Preschool reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paragon Preschool compares
Paragon Preschool is a shrinking 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 | 62.5:1 | ▲ 277% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
62.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
62.5:1
students per teacher
- 277% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
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 Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paragon Preschool'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
Similar other schools in Pueblo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
844 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Goodnight Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Academy of Las Animas Online School
Alternative education program
474 students 47.4:1 students per teacher
North Mesa Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Belmont Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Columbian Elementary School
Standard public school
371 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paragon Preschool
How many students attend Paragon Preschool?
Paragon Preschool has 125 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paragon Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Paragon Preschool is 62.5:1, which is 277% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 298% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paragon Preschool?
47.2% of students at Paragon Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paragon Preschool?
Paragon Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Paragon Preschool rank among schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Paragon Preschool ranks #23 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 Paragon Preschool, 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.