- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pueblo, CO
The Connect Charter School
Federal NCES profile for The Connect Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080615000632Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Connect Charter School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 8
- middle schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 252
- students enrolled
The Connect Charter School has class sizes larger than 82% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Connect Charter School ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
District: Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado
NCES ID 080615000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
The Connect Charter School held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 080615000632 · Pueblo, CO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
252 enr · 19.4:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo West High School (1,540 students)
The Connect Charter School held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
The Connect Charter School 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
- Swallows Chart
Swallows Charter Academy
677 students
- Sky View Middl 565
Sky View Middle School
565 students
- Prairie Winds 477
Prairie Winds Elementary School
477 students
- This school 252
The Connect Charter School
252 students
What this shows The Connect Charter School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Connect Charter School compares
The Connect Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Colorado - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.2%
White 38.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, The Connect Charter School 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 The Connect Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swallows Charter Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Connect Charter School'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
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Connect Charter School
How many students attend The Connect Charter School?
The Connect Charter School has 252 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Connect Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Connect Charter School is 19.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Connect Charter School?
The largest demographic group at The Connect Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Connect Charter School?
The Connect Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Connect Charter School rank among middle schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, The Connect Charter School ranks #3 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 County School District 70?
Besides The Connect Charter School, Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo West High School (1,540 students), Pueblo County High School (1,148 students), and Swallows Charter Academy (677 students). See the Pueblo County School District 70 district page for the complete list.