At a glance
Reported students
716
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
478.5
Creative Connections Arts Academy: 716 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
21.4:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 664
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
What the reported data says about Creative Connections Arts Academy
Creative Connections Arts Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in North Highlands. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Twin Rivers Unified. NCES reports 716 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.4:1, above the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.3%) and White (20.7%). English learners represent 13.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Creative Connections Arts Academy
- 1How do the reported 21.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.7%
- Hispanic48.3%
- Black15.5%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial9.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Twin Rivers Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Keema School for Independent Study
Other · Grades KG–12
529 reported students
Madison Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
754 reported students
Highlands High
High · Grades 09–12
778 reported students
Hazel Strauch Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
650 reported students
Ridgepoint TK-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
650 reported students
Pioneer TK-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
648 reported students
Public schools near Creative Connections Arts Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Collaborative Charter Other · Charter · Community Collaborative Charter District | KG–12 | 649 | 2.2 mi |
| Community Outreach Academy Other · Charter · Community Outreach Academy District | KG–12 | 1,931 | 2.3 mi |
| Heritage Peak Charter Other · Charter · Heritage Peak Charter District | KG–12 | 1,181 | 4.4 mi |
| Robla Preschool Other · Robla Elementary | Not reported | — | 4.6 mi |
| Paseo Grande Charter Other · Charter · Paseo Grande Charter District | KG–12 | 152 | 4.9 mi |
| New Pacific Charter - Roseville Other · Charter · New Pacific Charter - Roseville District | KG–12 | 195 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Creative Connections Arts Academy
What grades does Creative Connections Arts Academy serve?
Creative Connections Arts Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Twin Rivers Unified.
How many students attend Creative Connections Arts Academy?
Creative Connections Arts Academy reported 716 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 664 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Creative Connections Arts Academy?
The calculated ratio is 21.4:1, based on 716 students and 33.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Creative Connections Arts Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Creative Connections Arts Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Creative Connections Arts Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Creative Connections Arts Academy in?
Creative Connections Arts Academy is part of Twin Rivers Unified, based in McClellan, CA, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Creative Connections Arts Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Community Collaborative Charter (2.2 mi), Community Outreach Academy (2.3 mi), Heritage Peak Charter (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.