- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pueblo, CO
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080612001106Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-129 students YoY
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-22.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-129 students YoY 080612001106 · Pueblo, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
444 enr · 15.9:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-22.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences 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 444
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences
444 students
What this shows Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences compares
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Colorado - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.5%
White 18.9%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences is less 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 Charter School for the Arts & Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences'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 elementary 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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences
How many students attend Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences?
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), down 129.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences is 15.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences?
65.0% of students at Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences is Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences?
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Charter School for the Arts & Sciences rank among elementary schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences ranks #7 of 8 elementary 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 elementary 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 Charter School for the Arts & Sciences, 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.