School district or education agency · NCES 0802610

School District No. Re-2 Brush

Brush, CO

District overview See comparisons

Students1,429

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools4

operational schools · 2023–24

Students1,429

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$15,514

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictCOUnited States

Academic standing2019

35th percentile52nd percentile49th percentile

This district is 17 percentile points lower than the state figure and 14 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

23.4%33.6%27.8%

This district is 10.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$18,837$18,004$19,509

This district is $833 per student higher than the state figure and $672 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$15,514$14,664$15,859

This district is $850 per student higher than the state figure and $345 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$418$2,766$1,964

This district is $2,348 per student lower than the state figure and $1,546 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$346$377$336

This district is $31 per student lower than the state figure and $10 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$928$1,582$1,793

This district is $654 per student lower than the state figure and $865 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,006$8,537$8,742

This district is $531 per student lower than the state figure and $736 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,034$3,570$3,769

This district is $464 per student higher than the state figure and $265 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$23,255$15,344$11,715

This district is $7,911 per student higher than the state figure and $11,540 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,160$1,323$869

This district is $163 per student lower than the state figure and $291 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

16:116:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

458:1253:1376:1

This district is 205 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 82 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

129.1140.4138.9

This district is 11.3 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 9.8 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

29.422.818.5

This district is 6.6 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 10.9 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.01.10.9

This district is 1.1 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

95.7%99.1%99.0%

This district is 3.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

12.2%3.7%2.9%

This district is 8.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 9.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

12.6%12.8%12.0%

This district is 0.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

11.6%11.7%14.0%

This district is 0.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

0.6%3.7%3.9%

This district is 3.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%97.2%95.8%

This district is 2.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+2.5%-1.7%+0.5%

This district is 4.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

47.4%35.7%50.6%

This district is 11.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

5.1%4.7%4.5%

This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.3%10.4%9.0%

This district is 3.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%4.3%6.7%

This district is 4.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

10.0%3.5%5.1%

This district is 6.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

16.9%10.0%14.4%

This district is 6.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K174 students

12.2%

Kindergarten–grade 5603 students

42.2%

Grades 6–8306 students

21.4%

Grades 9–12346 students

24.2%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten174

Kindergarten98

Grade 1101

Grade 2104

Grade 396

Grade 492

Grade 5112

Grade 6101

Grade 7104

Grade 8101

Grade 991

Grade 1097

Grade 1189

Grade 1269

Students by race and ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino710 (49.7%)

White678 (47.4%)

Black or African American17 (1.2%)

Two or more races13 (0.9%)

Asian5 (0.3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native4 (0.3%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

174Students enrolled in pre-K

0.3Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

696.0:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District12.2%

CO3.7%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

184.5All district staff, full-time equivalent

87.1Teachers, full-time equivalent

3.1School counselors, full-time equivalent

42Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

7.1School administrators, full-time equivalent

4.1Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers0.3 FTE

Kindergarten teachers8.6 FTE

Elementary teachers37.5 FTE

Secondary teachers40.8 FTE

Elementary school counselors1 FTE

Secondary school counselors2.1 FTE

District administrators4.4 FTE

District administrative support4.5 FTE

School administrative support9.2 FTE

Library and media support3 FTE

Other support staff20.1 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

70Total completers

67Regular diplomas

3Other state-recognized credentials

Regular diplomas among completers

District95.7%

CO99.1%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

CO3.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

12.6%Students learning English164 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District12.6%

CO12.8%

U.S.12.0%

11.6%Students receiving IDEA special-education services151 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District11.6%

CO11.7%

U.S.14.0%

0.6%Students with Section 504 plans6 students · 3 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.6%

CO3.7%

U.S.3.9%

2.1%English learners also receiving IDEA services27 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.1%

CO2.0%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

96Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

CO97.2%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

1,503children ages 5 to 17

254estimated to live in families below the poverty line

16.9%about 1 in 6 school-age children

District16.9%

CO10.0%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in CO receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Lamar School District No. Re-2Lamar, CO1,463 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Fremont Re-2Florence, CO1,376 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Salida School District No. R-32Salida, CO1,322 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Archuleta County School District No. 50 JtPagosa Springs, CO1,604 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →East Otero School District No. R1La Junta, CO1,326 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

4Town setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

9.6%Federal

28.7%State

61.7%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$15,514Total current spending per student

$8,007Instruction per student

$6,766Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$2.5MFederal revenue9.6% of total revenue

$7.4MState revenue28.7% of total revenue

$15.9MLocal revenue61.7% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,007Instructionper student

$6,766Student and instructional supportper student

$928Special educationper student

$2,127Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,045Student transportationper student

$692Food servicesper student

$807Technologyper student

People costs

$10.9MSalaries$8,006 per student

$5.5MEmployee benefits$4,034 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$472KEquipmentFY 2023

$571KCapital outlay$418 per student

$0Constructionincluded in capital outlay

$31.8MDebt outstanding at year end$23,255 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$1.6MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$1.2MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$4KCareer and technical education$3 per student

$796KChild nutrition$583 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$15,174

FY 2023$15,514

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$812

FY 2023$418

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$23,925

FY 2023$23,255

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2129%

359 of 1,237 students

2021–2230.6%

397 of 1,298 students

2022–2323.4%

300 of 1,281 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE4 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE4 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs4 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

56Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →153In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi4 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber4 reporting schools

0Student devices reported4 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?1 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2019Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?23.4% chronically absent2022–23 · 1,281 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?No comparable trendCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$15,514current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?458:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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