Risley International Academy of Innovation

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

335 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Risley International Academy of Innovation, located in Pueblo, Colorado, is a public middle school (serving grades 6–8) within the Pueblo School District 60. The school is distinguished by its specialized focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme, which emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global awareness, and critical thinking. By fostering a rigorous academic environment, Risley aims to prepare students to navigate a complex, interconnected world while encouraging them to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.

Beyond its core curriculum, Risley places a strong emphasis on "Innovation," utilizing its namesake to integrate technology, hands-on projects, and creative problem-solving into daily instruction. The school strives to create a supportive community culture that addresses the social and emotional development of early adolescents. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusive practices, Risley serves as a central hub for academic development in the Pueblo community, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

335

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Risley International Academy of Innovation
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	251
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Hispanic
251 (74.9%)
White
54 (16.1%)
Two or More
16 (4.8%)
Black
11 (3.3%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and
Phone:	(719)549-7440
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 108

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 121