Enrollment
677
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pueblo West, CO
Swallows Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Swallows Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080615001559Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swallows Charter Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Pueblo West · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Swallows Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swallows Charter Academy ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Pueblo West, CO.
School address
District: Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado
NCES ID 080615001559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swallows Charter Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swallows Charter Academy
Swallows Charter Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Pueblo West, Colorado, enrolling 677 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Colorado schools and 36% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 677 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1110 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pueblo County School District 70 spends $10,558 per pupil, 35% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo West High School (1,540 students) and Pueblo County High School (1,148 students) alongside Swallows Charter Academy.
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 Swallows Charter Academy compares
Swallows Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 36% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,558
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Swallows Charter Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo County School District 70, which includes Swallows Charter Academy.
$10,558
Per student
-35%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 53.2%
Federal 15.1%
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 Swallows Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pueblo County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swallows Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~677 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swallows Charter Academy
How many students attend Swallows Charter Academy?
Swallows Charter Academy has 677 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pueblo West, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swallows Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Swallows Charter Academy is 22.6:1, which is 36% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swallows Charter Academy?
21.5% of students at Swallows Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swallows Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Swallows Charter Academy is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Pueblo West, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swallows Charter Academy?
Swallows Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swallows Charter Academy rank among public schools in Pueblo West?
By Resource Investment Index, Swallows Charter Academy ranks #3 of 11 public 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 public schools in Pueblo West on the city page.
Is Swallows Charter Academy a good school?
Swallows Charter Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 County School District 70?
Besides Swallows Charter Academy, Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo West High School (1,540 students), Pueblo County High School (1,148 students), and Sky View Middle School (565 students). See the Pueblo County School District 70 district page for the complete list.
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