Enrollment
180
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pueblo West, CO
Pueblo Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pueblo Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080615006841Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pueblo Classical Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Pueblo West · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pueblo Classical Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo Classical Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Pueblo West, CO.
School address
District: Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado
NCES ID 080615006841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pueblo Classical Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pueblo Classical Academy
Pueblo Classical Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Pueblo West, Colorado, enrolling 180 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.0% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 180 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #147, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
The surrounding Pueblo County School District 70 spends $10,558 per pupil, 35% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo West High School (1,540 students) and Pueblo County High School (1,148 students) alongside Pueblo Classical Academy.
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 Classical Academy compares
Pueblo Classical Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Colorado - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,558
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.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo County School District 70, which includes Pueblo Classical Academy.
$10,558
Per student
-35%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 53.2%
Federal 15.1%
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 Classical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swallows Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pueblo Classical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~180 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pueblo Classical Academy
How many students attend Pueblo Classical Academy?
Pueblo Classical Academy has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pueblo West, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pueblo Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pueblo Classical Academy is 20:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pueblo Classical Academy?
35.0% of students at Pueblo Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pueblo Classical Academy?
Pueblo Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Pueblo Classical Academy rank among schools in Pueblo West?
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo Classical Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Pueblo West, 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 West on the city page.
Is Pueblo Classical Academy a good school?
Pueblo Classical Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 County School District 70?
Besides Pueblo Classical Academy, Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo West High School (1,540 students), Pueblo County High School (1,148 students), and Swallows Charter Academy (677 students). See the Pueblo County School District 70 district page for the complete list.
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