How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Colorado Connections Academy | West Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | ENGLEWOOD, CO | THORNTON, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 2,042 | 690 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.9:1 | 20.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 16.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Colorado Connections Academy | West Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,426 | $13,426 |
| District | School District 27J | School District 27J |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Colorado Connections Academy | West Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.3% | 43.2% |
| African American | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.7% | 35.2% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 14.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Colorado Connections Academy | West Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | — | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 690:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 33.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | — | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.