- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Pueblo Classical Academy held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 080615006841 · Pueblo West, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
180 enr · 20:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo West High School (1,540 students)
Pueblo Classical Academy held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pueblo Classical Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pueblo West Hi
Pueblo West High School
1,540 students
- Pueblo County
Pueblo County High School
1,148 students
- Swallows Chart
Swallows Charter Academy
677 students
- Sky View Middl 565
Sky View Middle School
565 students
- Prairie Winds 477
Prairie Winds Elementary School
477 students
- This school 180
Pueblo Classical Academy
180 students
What this shows Pueblo Classical Academy reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pueblo Classical Academy compares
Pueblo Classical Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,559
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.
District finance for Pueblo County School District 70 reports $11,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,148
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~180 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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.
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.