- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pueblo, CO
Roncalli Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Roncalli Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080612001061
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roncalli Stem Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Roncalli Stem Academy has class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roncalli Stem Academy ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Roncalli Stem Academy shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 080612001061 · Pueblo, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 12.2:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
Roncalli Stem Academy shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Roncalli Stem Academy 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 293
Roncalli Stem Academy
293 students
What this shows Roncalli Stem Academy reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roncalli Stem Academy compares
Roncalli Stem Academy 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 120% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 120% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 18% in Colorado - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 91.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 Roncalli Stem Academy 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 | Similar 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 Roncalli Stem Academy'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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roncalli Stem Academy
How many students attend Roncalli Stem Academy?
Roncalli Stem Academy has 293 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roncalli Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roncalli Stem Academy is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% 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 Roncalli Stem Academy?
84.6% of students at Roncalli Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roncalli Stem Academy?
Roncalli Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Roncalli Stem Academy rank among middle schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Roncalli Stem Academy ranks #1 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 Roncalli Stem Academy, 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.