Enrollment
141
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 080615006856 Charter school
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School — Pueblo, CO
Federal NCES profile for Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School reports 141 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 48% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 57% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pueblo County School District 70 spends $13,400 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.7% from local sources (property taxes), 53.2% from the state, and 15.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 48% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
— 48% above state mean
Top 96% in Colorado — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,400
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 141 Top 16% in Colorado — larger than 84% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 25:1 +48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080615006856
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
White 36.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo County School District 70, which includes Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School.
$13,400
Per student
-36%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
How many students attend Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School?
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School has 141 students enrolled. It is a middle school in PUEBLO, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School is 25:1, which is 48% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in PUEBLO, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School?
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.