Enrollment
2,042
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Englewood, CO
Colorado Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080258006488
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Connections Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Englewood · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 2,042
- students enrolled
Colorado Connections Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Connections Academy ranks #7 of 7 schools in Englewood, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258006488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colorado Connections Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colorado Connections Academy
Colorado Connections Academy is a large combined-grade school in Englewood, Colorado, enrolling 2,042 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 95% of Colorado schools and 55% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,042 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
The surrounding School District 27j spends $10,462 per pupil, 36% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School District 27j also operates Prairie View High School (1,809 students) and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students) alongside Colorado Connections Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colorado Connections Academy compares
Colorado Connections Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 55% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,042 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,042
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Colorado Connections Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District 27j, which includes Colorado Connections Academy.
$10,462
Per student
-36%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 47.7%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Colorado Connections Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rodger Quist Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Connections 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
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,042 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Colorado Connections Academy's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Colorado Connections Academy
How many students attend Colorado Connections Academy?
Colorado Connections Academy has 2,042 students enrolled. It is a public school in Englewood, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Connections Academy is 25.8:1, which is 55% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Connections Academy is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Englewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Connections Academy?
Colorado Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Colorado Connections Academy rank among schools in Englewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Connections Academy ranks #7 of 7 schools in Englewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Englewood on the city page.
Is Colorado Connections Academy a good school?
Colorado Connections Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Colorado Connections Academy, School District 27j also operates Prairie View High School (1,809 students), Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students), and Brighton High School (1,733 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.
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