Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Campus Size
3 acres
School Rankings
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
81%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School's ranking?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is ranked #892 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School?
288 students attend Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School offer ?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School part of?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School at Compass
August 19, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School - Fall Break
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
No School - Fall Break
October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School for all - Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
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