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American Schools / State detail

Colorado

Colorado spent $14,664 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #29 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$14,664
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#29/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
16.2:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
866,204
$12,701,761,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
9%
State
40%
Local
51%
Biggest districts in Colorado
  1. School District NO. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C 87,883 $17,206
  2. Jefferson County School District NO. R-1 75,327 $14,483
  3. Douglas County School District NO. Re 1 62,341 $12,942
  4. Cherry Creek School District NO. 5 in the County of Arapah 52,392 $15,158
  5. Aurora Joint District NO. 28 of the Counties of Adams and A 38,135 $18,111
  6. Adams 12 Five Star Schools 35,747 $14,748

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.