Enrollment
562
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pueblo Academy of Arts compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pueblo Academy of Arts
Pueblo Academy of Arts is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Pueblo, Colorado, enrolling 562 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 73.9% of students qualify for free meals, 92% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 562 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 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (25%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
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.
Discipline events run high: 218 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 562 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Pueblo Academy of Arts.
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 Pueblo Academy of Arts compares
Pueblo Academy of Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, which includes Pueblo Academy of Arts.
$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 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
- 1,145
- 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
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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 (~562 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Pueblo Academy of Arts a good school?
Pueblo Academy of Arts earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 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.
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