How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | The Juniper School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DURANGO, CO | DURANGO, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 964 | 171 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 23.5% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | The Juniper School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,110 | $15,110 |
| District | Durango School District No. 9-R | Durango School District No. 9-R |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | The Juniper School |
|---|---|---|
| White | — | 79.5% |
| African American | — | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | — | 16.4% |
| Asian | — | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | — | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | — | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | — | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | The Juniper School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 124.9:1 | 172.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.4% | 30.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 4 |
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.