Roncalli Stem Academy

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

293 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Roncalli STEM Academy, located in Pueblo, Colorado, is a specialized middle school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Serving students in grades 6–8, the academy focuses on cultivating critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills by integrating technology and hands-on scientific exploration into the daily curriculum. Its mission is to prepare students for the demands of a modern, tech-driven workforce by fostering innovation and technical literacy in a supportive, future-focused setting.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes project-based learning, allowing students to apply theoretical concepts to real-world challenges. By partnering with the local community and emphasizing career readiness, Roncalli STEM Academy aims to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and professional application. The school is part of the Pueblo School District 60, and it is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for providing a structured, engaging atmosphere that encourages students to pursue advanced studies in STEM fields.

293

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roncalli Stem Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	207
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	4

Hispanic
207 (70.6 %)
White
65 (22.2 %)
Two or More
10 (3.4 %)
Black
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and
Phone:	(719)549-7450
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 127