- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pueblo, CO
W H Heaton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for W H Heaton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080612001067
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W H Heaton Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 8
- middle schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W H Heaton Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W H Heaton Middle School ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
W H Heaton Middle School shrank from 692 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 080612001067 · Pueblo, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 15.2:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
W H Heaton Middle School shrank from 692 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
W H Heaton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,145 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,081 students
- Chavez/Huerta
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
844 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
801 students
- South High Sch
South High School
795 students
- This school
W H Heaton Middle School
578 students
What this shows W H Heaton Middle School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How W H Heaton Middle School compares
W H Heaton Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 86% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Colorado - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,501
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
White 20.8%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, W H Heaton Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and reports $13,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W H Heaton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W H Heaton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about W H Heaton Middle School
How many students attend W H Heaton Middle School?
W H Heaton Middle School has 578 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W H Heaton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W H Heaton Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W H Heaton Middle School?
71.8% of students at W H Heaton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W H Heaton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at W H Heaton Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W H Heaton Middle School?
W H Heaton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W H Heaton Middle School rank among middle schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, W H Heaton Middle School ranks #4 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 School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides W H Heaton Middle School, Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students), East High School (1,081 students), and Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 students). See the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and district page for the complete list.