In Colorado, education is primarily funded through the School Finance Act. This law outlines that school districts receive a set amount of funding per student, or what’s called Per Pupil Revenue. This is our district’s main source of funding, accounting for approximately 82% of our General Fund revenue.
We received $10,034.16 per student for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Of the 178 school districts, we are in the bottom 5% for Per Pupil Revenue or what's called "floor funded."
How is Per Pupil Revenue Calculated?
Per Pupil Revenue is based on a calculation determined by the state legislature. Each year, the legislature sets the base amount all districts receive, and then there are additions based on our district’s cost of living, personnel costs, size, and number of at-risk, online, and / or ASCENT students. Learn More
How is Per Pupil Revenue Funded?
Per Pupil Revenue is funded through two sources: 1) local property taxes at the maximum 27 mills and 2) state revenue. Whatever portion of the state-determined Per Pupil Revenue our local property taxes don’t cover, the state provides the additional funding. As our assessed values grow, the local funding source provides more and the state side provides less. The total funding received does not change.