- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Swallows Charter Academy grew from 629 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 080615001559 · Pueblo West, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
677 enr · 22.6:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo West High School (1,540 students)
Swallows Charter Academy grew from 629 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Swallows Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pueblo West Hi
Pueblo West High School
1,540 students
- Pueblo County
Pueblo County High School
1,148 students
- This school
Swallows Charter Academy
677 students
- Sky View Middl 565
Sky View Middle School
565 students
- Prairie Winds 477
Prairie Winds Elementary School
477 students
- Cedar Ridge El 458
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
458 students
What this shows Swallows Charter Academy reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swallows Charter Academy compares
Swallows Charter Academy is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,559
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
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.
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
District finance for Pueblo County School District 70 reports $11,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,148
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~677 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), up 46.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.