Enrollment
2,042
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080258006488
Colorado Connections Academy — Englewood, CO
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 12/100.
👥 Class size 12
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colorado Connections Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Colorado Connections Academy reports 2,042 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 79.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding School District 27j spends $13,426 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.5% from local sources (property taxes), 47.7% from the state, and 7.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colorado Connections Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,042 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
— 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,426
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 2,042 Top 99% in Colorado — larger than 1% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 79.0
Students per teacher 21.9:1 +30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080258006488
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District 27j, which includes Colorado Connections Academy.
$13,426
Per student
-36%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
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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 other school in ENGLEWOOD, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Connections Academy is 21.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Connections Academy is White at 52.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in ENGLEWOOD, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Connections Academy?
Colorado Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.