Liberty Common Charter School

1725 SHARP POINT DRIVE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

www.libertycommon.org/

Charter School 1,359 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Liberty Common School, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a highly regarded K–12 public charter school known for its rigorous, classical liberal arts curriculum. The school emphasizes a content-rich academic program that focuses on core subjects—such as mathematics, science, literature, and history—while prioritizing the development of strong character and civic virtue in its students. By utilizing a "Core Knowledge" sequence, the school aims to provide a broad academic foundation that ensures students are well-prepared for higher education and responsible citizenship.

As a charter institution, Liberty Common operates with a high degree of autonomy, allowing it to maintain a distinct educational philosophy that emphasizes traditional teaching methods, high academic standards, and personal accountability. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the community, fostering a structured environment where students are encouraged to pursue academic excellence. Its reputation for consistent performance and a disciplined, scholarly atmosphere has made it a sought-after choice for families in the Northern Colorado region.

1,359

Total Students

73.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Common Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,113
Hispanic	75
Black	16
Asian	70
Two or More	80
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,113 (81.9 %)
Two or More
80 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
75 (5.5 %)
Asian
70 (5.2 %)
Black
16 (1.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Poudre School District R-1
Phone:	(970)482-9800
Website:	http://www.libertycommon.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 90

Grade 9 96

Grade 10 95