Enrollment
125
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
62.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+277% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paragon Preschool compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paragon Preschool
Paragon Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Pueblo, Colorado, enrolling 125 students.
Class loads run heavy: 62.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Colorado schools and 277% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 125 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
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 Preschool.
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 Preschool compares
Paragon Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, which includes Paragon Preschool.
$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 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
- 1,145
- 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 other 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 (~125 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Paragon Preschool a good school?
Paragon Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 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.
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