- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Highlands, CA
Creative Connections Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Creative Connections Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060133211074Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creative Connections Arts Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in North Highlands · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Creative Connections Arts Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creative Connections Arts Academy ranks #3 of 12 public schools in North Highlands, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133211074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Creative Connections Arts Academy held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.6 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 060133211074 · North Highlands, CA Other · MID · CHARTER
716 enr · 21.7:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Creative Connections Arts Academy held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.6 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Creative Connections Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- This school 716
Creative Connections Arts Academy
716 students
What this shows Creative Connections Arts Academy reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creative Connections Arts Academy compares
Creative Connections Arts Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$19,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
White 20.7%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Creative Connections Arts Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creative Connections Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creative Connections Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~716 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creative Connections Arts Academy
How many students attend Creative Connections Arts Academy?
Creative Connections Arts Academy has 716 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Highlands, CA. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Connections Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative Connections Arts Academy is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creative Connections Arts Academy?
62.2% of students at Creative Connections Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creative Connections Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Creative Connections Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in North Highlands, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creative Connections Arts Academy?
Creative Connections Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Creative Connections Arts Academy rank among public schools in North Highlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Creative Connections Arts Academy ranks #3 of 12 public schools in North Highlands, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Highlands on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Creative Connections Arts Academy, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Foothill High (1,417 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.