Liberty School District J-4
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 2 towns
Serves Joes and Kirk.
Students
76
Schools
1
Spent per student
$26,828
CO $15,889
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
43%
What stands out about Liberty School District J-4
- Math proficiency 34 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 50 pts below the state
- Spends 69% more per student than the CO average
- 7 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 16.9% since 2020
Test scores vs. CO
2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 47%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$26,828 per student · 69% above CO
Spending
Classroom instruction 42%Support & administration 53%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 47%State 48%Federal 5%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
65’20
64’21
68’22
64’23
76’24
Up 16.9% since 2020.
Students
White 83%Hispanic 17%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Towns served
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.