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The falling red line on this graph shows how Colorado’s per pupil funding compares to the national average from 1972-2009. (This is an update of the chart Great Ed has used in presentations for two years). It shows that, as of 2008-09 (the most recent data available), Colorado spent $1,809 — or almost 18% — less per pupil than the national average, a drop of more than $400 in two years. This new data shows Colorado falling back down to 40th in per pupil spending, and 49th in the percent of our wealth we commit to K-12 education.

Take a look at this slide show. It is informative, compelling, and helps makes sense of Colorado’s support, or lack of support, for public education.