At a glance
Reported students
2,042
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
91.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 143 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
672
Colorado Connections @ 27J: 2,042 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
22.3:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Colorado Connections @ 27J
Colorado Connections @ 27J is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Englewood. It is one of 34 current school records connected to School District 27J. NCES reports 2,042 students for 2024–25.
Among 143 combined / other schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 166 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.3:1, above the Colorado median of 16.2:1 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 White (52.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Colorado Connections @ 27J
- 1How do the reported 22.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 91.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.3%
- Hispanic31.6%
- Black6.1%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial6.4%
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.
Other schools in School District 27J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
27J Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
72 reported students
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center
Other · Grades 04–12
32 reported students
Prairie View High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,809 reported students
Riverdale Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,784 reported students
Brighton High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,733 reported students
Bromley East Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,214 reported students
Public schools near Colorado Connections @ 27J
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Summit Connections Academy Other · Education Reenvisioned BOCES | KG–12 | 1,245 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County Other · Charter · State Charter School Institute | KG–12 | 852 | 1.2 mi |
| Skyview Academy Other · Charter · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–12 | 1,358 | 2.9 mi |
| The Journey Preschool Other · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–PK | 75 | 6.3 mi |
| The Village ECE Other · Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | PK–PK | 336 | 6.6 mi |
| The Cottage at Holly Ridge Other · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–PK | 74 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Connections @ 27J
What grades does Colorado Connections @ 27J serve?
Colorado Connections @ 27J reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in School District 27J.
How many students attend Colorado Connections @ 27J?
Colorado Connections @ 27J reported 2,042 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 143 Colorado combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Colorado Connections @ 27J?
The calculated ratio is 22.3:1, based on 2,042 students and 91.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Colorado Connections @ 27J a public, charter, or magnet school?
Colorado Connections @ 27J is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on School District 27J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Colorado Connections @ 27J in?
Colorado Connections @ 27J is part of School District 27J, based in Brighton, CO, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Colorado Connections @ 27J?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Colorado Summit Connections Academy (under 0.1 mi), Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County (1.2 mi), Skyview Academy (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.