Enrollment
141
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
70.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+325% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School is a mid-sized charter middle school in Pueblo, Colorado, enrolling 141 students.
Class loads run heavy: 70.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Colorado schools and 325% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 141 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (36%) (diversity index 56/100).
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 Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School.
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 Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School compares
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo County School District 70, which includes Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School.
$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 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
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~141 students)
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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 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.
Is Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School a good school?
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 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.
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