- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Falcon, CO
Liberty Tree Academy
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Tree Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080387006744Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Tree Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Falcon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Tree Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Tree Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Falcon, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387006744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Liberty Tree Academy shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 080387006744 · Falcon, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
602 enr · 17.2:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Liberty Tree Academy shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Liberty Tree Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goal Academy
Goal Academy
6,693 students
- Banning Lewis 1,697
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
1,697 students
- Vista Ridge Hi 1,473
Vista Ridge High School
1,473 students
- Sand Creek Hig 1,426
Sand Creek High School
1,426 students
- Falcon High Sc 1,172
Falcon High School
1,172 students
- This school 602
Liberty Tree Academy
602 students
What this shows Liberty Tree Academy reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Tree Academy compares
Liberty Tree Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Colorado - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Liberty Tree Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso County Colorado School District 49 reports $11,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Tree Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banning Lewis Ranch Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falcon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Tree Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,473
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Tree Academy
How many students attend Liberty Tree Academy?
Liberty Tree Academy has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Falcon, CO. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), down 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Tree Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Tree Academy is 17.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Tree Academy?
12.9% of students at Liberty Tree Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Tree Academy?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Tree Academy is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Falcon, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Tree Academy?
Liberty Tree Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Tree Academy rank among schools in Falcon?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Tree Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Falcon, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Falcon on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Liberty Tree Academy, El Paso County Colorado School District 49 also operates Goal Academy (6,693 students), Banning Lewis Ranch Academy (1,697 students), and Vista Ridge High School (1,473 students). See the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 district page for the complete list.