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Colorado Connections @ 27J

8 INVERNESS DRIVE E SUITE 240, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 · (303) 794-2302 · Arapahoe County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED21-SUBURBVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL2,042 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,042
Combined
DISTRICT 1,037 · STATE 523
Student : Teacher
22.3:1
92 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 14.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 50%
Community
3
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
67
Grade 1
100
Grade 2
97
Grade 3
119
Grade 4
103
Grade 5
116
Grade 6
122
Grade 7
167
Grade 8
211
Grade 9
261
Grade 10
227
Grade 11
216
Grade 12
236
Student demographics
White
1,06752%
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 49%
Hispanic
64632%
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 37%
Black
1246%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Asian
352%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Two+
1316%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
201%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
171%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,04151%
Female
99949%

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Test scores

CMAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Expectations
English Language Arts
27.9%
CO avg 44.9% . -5.1pp since 2023

What this means: On the CMAS, Colorado's statewide test, about 28 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Colorado average is about 45 of 100. Reading and writing scores are down about 5 points since 2023.

Source: CMAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About Colorado Connections @ 27J

Set in ENGLEWOOD, Colorado, Colorado Connections @ 27J is a big K-12 campus, run under School District 27J. It hosts 2,042 students across grades K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 523 students per school, that is 290% bigger than typical.

Across the 33 schools in School District 27J (24,044 students total), Colorado Connections @ 27J accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Colorado Connections @ 27J records that the largest single group is White at 52%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 32% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 6% Black.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 92 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 22.3:1. The state averages around 14.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Arapahoe County put median household earnings sit near $101,087, about 47% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Arapahoe County's 176 public schools (combined enrollment of about 115,502 students), Colorado Connections @ 27J is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Colorado Summit Connections Academy, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Colorado Connections @ 27J.

Colorado Connections @ 27J operates from a bedroom-community location. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Arapahoe County at a glance

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Population
659,844
Census ACS
Median income
$101,087
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
176
115,502 students

Quick facts

School name
Colorado Connections @ 27J
District
School District 27J
Address
8 INVERNESS DRIVE E SUITE 240, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
Phone
(303) 794-2302
County
Arapahoe County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
2,042
Teachers (FTE)
92
Student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
080258006488
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

Related schools

Other schools in School District 27J
Other schools in ENGLEWOOD
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Colorado Connections @ 27J
What is the total enrollment at Colorado Connections @ 27J?
Colorado Connections @ 27J enrolls approximately 2,042 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Colorado Connections @ 27J serve?
Colorado Connections @ 27J serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Connections @ 27J?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Colorado Connections @ 27J is approximately 22.3:1 (92 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Colorado Connections @ 27J?
Colorado Connections @ 27J reports a student body of 52% White, 32% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Colorado Connections @ 27J?
Colorado Connections @ 27J is overseen by School District 27J in Arapahoe County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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