Enrollment
221
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pueblo, CO
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height
Federal NCES profile for Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080612006711Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height has class sizes larger than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612006711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Pueblo, Colorado, enrolling 221 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (26%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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 School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height.
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 School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height compares
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 47% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Colorado - lower ratio than 25% 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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 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 71.9%
White 26.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height 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 School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height.
$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 School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height'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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height
How many students attend Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height?
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pueblo, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height?
The student-teacher ratio at Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height is 18.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height?
56.5% of students at Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height?
The largest demographic group at Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height?
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height rank among elementary schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height ranks #2 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 School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height a good school?
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height, 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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