- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pueblo, CO
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080615006856Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 70.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 141
- students enrolled
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
District: Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado
NCES ID 080615006856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (+100.0%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 080615006856 · Pueblo, CO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
141 enr · 70.5:1 · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo West High School (1,540 students)
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (+100.0%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle 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 141
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
141 students
What this shows Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School compares
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School 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 | 70.5:1 | ▲ 325% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
70.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
70.5:1
students per teacher
- 325% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
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 Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pueblo County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swallows Charter Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle 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 (~141 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School is 70.5:1, which is 325% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 349% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School rank among middle schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School ranks #8 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 Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle 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.