How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | School District 27J |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Thornton, Colorado | Brighton, Colorado |
| Total Enrollment | 35,747 | 22,713 |
| Number of Schools | 55 | 32 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 20.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | School District 27J |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,748 | $10,854 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| State Revenue | 44.8% | 47.7% |
| Local Revenue | 45.4% | 44.5% |
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Federal State Local
School District 27J
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | School District 27J |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.1% | 32.2% |
| African American | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.3% | 56.6% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.7% | 43.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | School District 27J |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 115 | 43 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 292.4:1 | 658.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.4% | 34.6% |
School Types
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 17
School District 27J
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 6
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.