- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pueblo, CO
Pueblo Academy of Arts
Federal NCES profile for Pueblo Academy of Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080612001055
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pueblo Academy of Arts earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 8
- middle schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pueblo Academy of Arts has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo Academy of Arts ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Pueblo Academy of Arts shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 080612001055 · Pueblo, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 17.6:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
Pueblo Academy of Arts shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pueblo Academy of Arts 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
Pueblo Academy of Arts
562 students
What this shows Pueblo Academy of Arts reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pueblo Academy of Arts compares
Pueblo Academy of Arts 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 92% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Colorado - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.4%
White 24.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Pueblo Academy of Arts is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Pueblo Academy of Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Pueblo Academy of Arts'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 middle 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pueblo Academy of Arts
How many students attend Pueblo Academy of Arts?
Pueblo Academy of Arts has 562 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pueblo Academy of Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Pueblo Academy of Arts is 17.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pueblo Academy of Arts?
73.9% of students at Pueblo Academy of Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pueblo Academy of Arts?
The largest demographic group at Pueblo Academy of Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pueblo Academy of Arts?
Pueblo Academy of Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Pueblo Academy of Arts rank among middle schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo Academy of Arts ranks #5 of 8 middle 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 middle schools in Pueblo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides Pueblo Academy of Arts, 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.