Enrollment
444
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Pueblo, Colorado, enrolling 444 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 444 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #136.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
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 Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences.
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 Charter School for the Arts & Sciences compares
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, which includes Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences.
$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 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
- 1,145
- 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 elementary 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 (~444 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences a good school?
Pueblo Charter School for the Arts & Sciences earns 39/100 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 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.
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