- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Durango, CO
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080348006696
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Durango · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 964
- students enrolled
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango ranks #2 of 8 schools in Durango, CO.
School address
District: Durango School District No. 9-R · Colorado
NCES ID 080348006696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-212 students YoY
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango shrank from 964 students in 2022-23 to 752 in 2023-24 (-22.0%).
Teacher FTE added 67.7 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-212 students YoY 080348006696 · Durango, CO Other · MID · TRAD
964 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Durango High School (1,352 students)
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango shrank from 964 students in 2022-23 to 752 in 2023-24 (-22.0%). Teacher FTE added 67.7 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Durango High S
Durango High School
1,352 students
- This school
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango
964 students
- Escalante Midd 461
Escalante Middle School
461 students
- Park Elementar 452
Park Elementary School
452 students
- Riverview Elem 374
Riverview Elementary School
374 students
- Needham Elemen 367
Needham Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango reports 964 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango compares
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 964 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
964
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Colorado - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$14,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.7 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durango School District No. 9-R reports $14,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escalante Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Needham Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~964 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango
How many students attend Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango?
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango has 964 students enrolled. It is a public school in Durango, CO. CCD year-over-year: 964 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), down 212.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango is 14.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango?
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango rank among schools in Durango?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango ranks #2 of 8 schools in Durango, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Durango on the city page.
What other schools are in Durango School District No. 9-R?
Besides Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango, Durango School District No. 9-R also operates Durango High School (1,352 students), Escalante Middle School (461 students), and Park Elementary School (452 students). See the Durango School District No. 9-R district page for the complete list.