Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Villa Bella Expeditionary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Villa Bella Expeditionary School's student population of 300 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Villa Bella Expeditionary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Villa Bella Expeditionary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
49%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Villa Bella Expeditionary School's ranking?
Villa Bella Expeditionary School is ranked #696 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Villa Bella Expeditionary School?
300 students attend Villa Bella Expeditionary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Villa Bella Expeditionary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Villa Bella Expeditionary School?
Villa Bella Expeditionary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Villa Bella Expeditionary School offer ?
Villa Bella Expeditionary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Villa Bella Expeditionary School part of?
Villa Bella Expeditionary School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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