- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pueblo, CO
Risley International Academy of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Risley International Academy of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080612001051
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Risley International Academy of Innovation earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Risley International Academy of Innovation has class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Risley International Academy of Innovation ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Risley International Academy of Innovation shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 080612001051 · Pueblo, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 13.4:1 · 92.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
Risley International Academy of Innovation shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Risley International Academy of Innovation 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 335
Risley International Academy of Innovation
335 students
What this shows Risley International Academy of Innovation reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Risley International Academy of Innovation compares
Risley International Academy of Innovation 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 141% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 141% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Colorado - lower ratio than 73% 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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%
White 16.1%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Risley International Academy of Innovation 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 Risley International Academy of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Risley International Academy of Innovation'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 middle 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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Risley International Academy of Innovation
How many students attend Risley International Academy of Innovation?
Risley International Academy of Innovation has 335 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Risley International Academy of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Risley International Academy of Innovation is 13.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% lower 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 Risley International Academy of Innovation?
92.8% of students at Risley International Academy of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Risley International Academy of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Risley International Academy of Innovation is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Risley International Academy of Innovation?
Risley International Academy of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Risley International Academy of Innovation rank among middle schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Risley International Academy of Innovation ranks #2 of 8 middle 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 middle schools in Pueblo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides Risley International Academy of Innovation, 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.