Enrollment
22
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Golden, CO
Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C
Federal NCES profile for Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 86/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480006306
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C earns 86/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Golden · Resource Index
- 86
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C has class sizes smaller than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C ranks #1 of 9 schools in Golden, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480006306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C
Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Golden, Colorado, enrolling 22 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.8:1, Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C is leaner than roughly 99% of Colorado schools and 83% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 69.6% of students qualify for free meals, 81% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Colorado schools, with 22 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (32%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 11 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 37 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 22 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students) and Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students) alongside Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C.
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 Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C compares
Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.8:1 | ▼ 83% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 81% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.8:1
students per teacher
- 83% below state mean
Top 1% in Colorado - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,124
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 11 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 168.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 31.8%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 4.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which includes Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C.
$13,124
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 36.9%
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 Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~22 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C
How many students attend Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C?
Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C has 22 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Golden, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C?
The student-teacher ratio at Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C is 2.8:1, which is 83% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 82% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C?
69.6% of students at Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C?
The largest demographic group at Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Golden, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C?
Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C has a Resource Investment Index of 86/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C rank among schools in Golden?
By Resource Investment Index, Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C ranks #1 of 9 schools in Golden, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Golden on the city page.
Is Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C a good school?
Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C earns 86/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson C, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.
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