- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pueblo, CO
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Federal NCES profile for Villa Bella Expeditionary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080615006773Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Villa Bella Expeditionary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Villa Bella Expeditionary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Bella Expeditionary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
District: Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado
NCES ID 080615006773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Villa Bella Expeditionary School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 080615006773 · Pueblo, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
298 enr · 18.6:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo West High School (1,540 students)
Villa Bella Expeditionary School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Villa Bella Expeditionary 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 298
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
298 students
What this shows Villa Bella Expeditionary School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Villa Bella Expeditionary School compares
Villa Bella Expeditionary 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
White 46.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Villa Bella Expeditionary 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 Villa Bella Expeditionary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swallows Charter Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Villa Bella Expeditionary 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 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Villa Bella Expeditionary School
How many students attend Villa Bella Expeditionary School?
Villa Bella Expeditionary School has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Bella Expeditionary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Villa Bella Expeditionary School is 18.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Villa Bella Expeditionary School?
25.3% of students at Villa Bella Expeditionary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Villa Bella Expeditionary School?
The largest demographic group at Villa Bella Expeditionary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Villa Bella Expeditionary School?
Villa Bella Expeditionary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Villa Bella Expeditionary School rank among elementary schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Bella Expeditionary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Pueblo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pueblo County School District 70?
Besides Villa Bella Expeditionary 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.