Enrollment
335
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+141% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Risley International Academy of Innovation compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Risley International Academy of Innovation
Risley International Academy of Innovation is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Pueblo, Colorado, enrolling 335 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.8% of students qualify for free meals, 141% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 335 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (16%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 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.
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 335 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
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 Risley International Academy of Innovation.
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 Risley International Academy of Innovation compares
Risley International Academy of Innovation on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 74.9%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, which includes Risley International Academy of Innovation.
$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 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
- 1,145
- 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
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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.
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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.
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, 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.
Is Risley International Academy of Innovation a good school?
Risley International Academy of Innovation earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 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.
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