- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pueblo, CO
Vineland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vineland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080615001085
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vineland Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vineland Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vineland Middle School ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
District: Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado
NCES ID 080615001085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Vineland Middle School grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 080615001085 · Pueblo, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 18.1:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo West High School (1,540 students)
Vineland Middle School grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Vineland 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 362
Vineland Middle School
362 students
What this shows Vineland Middle School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vineland Middle School compares
Vineland 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Colorado - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
17
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Vineland Middle 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 Vineland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swallows Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vineland 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 (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vineland Middle School
How many students attend Vineland Middle School?
Vineland Middle School has 362 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vineland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vineland Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vineland Middle School?
50.8% of students at Vineland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vineland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vineland Middle School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vineland Middle School?
Vineland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Vineland Middle School rank among middle schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Vineland Middle School ranks #6 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 Vineland 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.