How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bethune Public Schools | Liberty School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bethune, CO | Joes, CO |
| School Type | regular | vocational |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 99 | 76 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.6% | 40.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bethune Public Schools | Liberty School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,083 | $26,221 |
| District | Bethune School District No. R- 5 | Liberty J-4 School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bethune Public Schools | Liberty School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.5% | 82.9% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.5% | 17.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bethune Public Schools | Liberty School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 101:1 | 113:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.0% | 4.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.