At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
10,386
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
26
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$11,559
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$6,453
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 9,950
- Teachers (FTE)
- 534.79
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What current records say about Pueblo County School District 70
Pueblo County School District 70 operates 26 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Pueblo, Colorado. NCES reports 10,386 students and 563.4 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Colorado agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 20 of 178 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $11,559 in current expenditure per pupil and $6,453 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 168 of 178 in Colorado. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 3.1%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 13.8%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 563.4
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $121,377,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Pueblo County School District 70
Pueblo, Colorado
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 38.2459, -104.5433
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Enrollment questions to ask →Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.6%
- Hispanic41.7%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 13 | 368 | 16.7:1 | 2 |
| Middle | 8 | 300 | 17.7:1 | 2 |
| High | 4 | 699 | 20.5:1 | 1 |
| Combined / other | 1 | 209 | 18.7:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Pueblo County School District 70
26 current directory entries
Search the full district by school name or level, or browse the alphabetical directory. Add schools to your comparison as you go.
Showing 1–24 of 26 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Online | OtherKG–12 | 209 | 18.7:1 | |
| Avondale Elementary School | ElementaryPK–05 | 156 | 14.4:1 | |
| Beulah Elementary School | ElementaryKG–05 | 88 | 11.6:1 | |
| Beulah Middle School | Middle06–08 | 48 | 13.7:1 | |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary School | ElementaryPK–05 | 458 | 18.3:1 | |
| Craver Middle School | Middle06–08 | 158 | 18.9:1 | |
| Desert Sage Elementary School | ElementaryPK–05 | 368 | 15.8:1 | |
| Liberty Point Elementary School | ElementaryPK–05 | 451 | 15.6:1 | |
| Liberty Point International School | Middle06–08 | 417 | 17.3:1 | |
| North Mesa Elementary School | ElementaryPK–05 | 400 | 17:1 | |
| Pleasant View Middle School | Middle06–08 | 348 | 18.8:1 | |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School | ElementaryPK–05 | 477 | 16.7:1 | |
| Pueblo County High School | High09–12 | 1,148 | 19.7:1 | |
| Pueblo West High School | High09–12 | 1,540 | 21.2:1 | |
| Rye Elementary School | ElementaryPK–05 | 319 | 18.8:1 | |
| Rye High School | High09–12 | 250 | 15.8:1 | |
| Sierra Vista Elementary School | ElementaryPK–05 | 443 | 17.6:1 | |
| Sky View Middle School | Middle06–08 | 565 | 18:1 | |
| South Mesa Elementary School | ElementaryPK–05 | 323 | 16:1 | |
| Swallows Charter AcademyCharter | ElementaryKG–08 | 677 | 25.8:1 | |
| Swallows Charter Academy High SchoolCharter | High09–12 | 178 | 26.9:1 | |
| The Connect Charter SchoolCharter | Middle06–08 | 252 | 16.8:1 | |
| Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle SchoolCharter | Middle06–08 | 141 | 25.3:1 | |
| Villa Bella Expeditionary SchoolCharter | ElementaryKG–05 | 298 | 19.8:1 |
Cities served by Pueblo County School District 70
Grouped by school mailing address. City pages also include schools run by other districts and charter agencies.
Frequently asked questions about Pueblo County School District 70
How many schools are in Pueblo County School District 70?
Pueblo County School District 70 has 26 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 13 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. 5 are identified as charter schools.
How many students attend Pueblo County School District 70?
NCES reports 10,386 students for 2024–25, served by 563.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 20 of 178 Colorado agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 9,950 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Pueblo County School District 70?
The district-wide ratio is 18.4:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Pueblo County School District 70 spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $11,559 in current expenditure per pupil, including $6,453 for instruction. That ranks 168 of 178 comparable Colorado agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Pueblo County School District 70?
Pueblo West High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,540 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Pueblo County School District 70?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (719) 542-0220 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Colorado districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.
- Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and32 schools · 14,104 students · 4 mi
- Hanover School District No. 28 in the county of El Paso an2 schools · 264 students · 24 mi
- Fowler School District No. R4J3 schools · 342 students · 29 mi
- Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an13 schools · 7,955 students · 31 mi
- Edison Joint District No. 54 of the counties of El Paso and3 schools · 56 students · 33 mi
- Fremont Re-23 schools · 1,294 students · 33 mi
