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Outside of a brief decline between 2020 and 2021, Colorado’s public schools have seen a steady influx of administrative positions over the past decade outpacing both teacher and student population growth.
Licensed child care slots are lagging in Colorado. There are 2 licensed child care slots for every 3 children under 6 in a household where all parents are in the labor force, creating a deficit of 88,500 sl
In Colorado, from 2007-2023, education revenue per pupil was up 70%. The average teacher salary was up 50%.
DSST Montview High School’s postsecondary credential attainment was three times the Denver Public Schools average.