- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brighton, CO
27j Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for 27j Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080258006836
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
27j Online Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 336
- students enrolled
27j Online Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 27j Online Academy ranks #4 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258006836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
27j Online Academy shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 080258006836 · Brighton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 16:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
27j Online Academy shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
27j Online Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- Prairie View H
Prairie View High School
1,809 students
- Riverdale Ridg
Riverdale Ridge High School
1,784 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,733 students
- Bromley East C
Bromley East Charter School
1,214 students
- This school 336
27j Online Academy
336 students
What this shows 27j Online Academy reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How 27j Online Academy compares
27j Online 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Colorado - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.2%
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
$10,854
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.2%
White 25.3%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, 27j Online Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How 27j Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 27j Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about 27j Online Academy
How many students attend 27j Online Academy?
27j Online Academy has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brighton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 27j Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at 27j Online Academy is 16:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 27j Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at 27j Online Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 65.2% of enrollment, in Brighton, 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 27j Online Academy?
27j Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does 27j Online Academy rank among schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, 27j Online Academy ranks #4 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides 27j Online Academy, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Prairie View High School (1,809 students), and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.