Colorado K-12 Schools See Record High Spending Amid Lower Enrollment
A new report by the Common Sense Institute of Colorado reveals significant changes in public education, with record high spending and lower enrollment in K-12 schools.
The report, titled Dollars and Data, notes a 3.5% decrease in enrollment, with 116 of Colorado's 178 school districts experiencing a decline. According to Kelly Caufield, Executive Director of the Common Sense Institute of Colorado, specific numbers vary by district.
Caufield highlights a concerning decline in several districts, including Jefferson County School District R-1, Colorado Springs School District 11, and Denver Public Schools. In contrast, districts in the northern part of the state, such as Greely-Evans School District 6, have seen a slight increase.
“Colorado’s declining fertility rates are part of that story, families are having fewer children,” said Caufield.
The report's findings suggest a complex landscape for public education in Colorado, with varying trends across different districts.
Author's summary: Colorado K-12 schools see record spending despite low enrollment.