- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
College Connection Academy
Federal NCES profile for College Connection Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061437013199
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Connection Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools.
- #1 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
College Connection Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Connection Academy ranks #1 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Franklin-Mckinley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061437013199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
College Connection Academy held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061437013199 · San Jose, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 19.4:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students)
College Connection Academy held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
College Connection Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windmill Sprin
Windmill Springs Elementary
598 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
525 students
- Shirakawa (Geo
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
508 students
- Stonegate Elem
Stonegate Elementary
500 students
- Jeanne R. Mead
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
422 students
- This school 213
College Connection Academy
213 students
What this shows College Connection Academy reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Connection Academy compares
College Connection Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,212
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, College Connection Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin-Mckinley Elementary reports $21,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How College Connection Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Springs Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Connection Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in San Jose
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Willow Glen Middle
Standard public school
1,180 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Union Middle
Standard public school
1,068 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Price Charter Middle
Standard public school
959 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
910 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Dartmouth Middle
Standard public school
903 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Connection Academy
How many students attend College Connection Academy?
College Connection Academy has 213 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Connection Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at College Connection Academy is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Connection Academy?
31.2% of students at College Connection Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Connection Academy?
The largest demographic group at College Connection Academy is Asian at 64.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Connection Academy?
College Connection Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 College Connection Academy rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, College Connection Academy ranks #1 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin-Mckinley Elementary?
Besides College Connection Academy, Franklin-Mckinley Elementary also operates Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students), Franklin Elementary (525 students), and Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary (508 students). See the Franklin-Mckinley Elementary district page for the complete list.