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#7 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 3% of private schools

Compositive Primary

Elementary School

2345 N URSULA ST, Aurora, CO 80045

Private

Enrollment

50

Student-Teacher

3.9:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Pre-K – 2nd

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#7 of 188

In Aurora

#2 of 10

public schools

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Compositive Primary

8.0/10

Elementary School in Aurora · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Aurora Science & Tech High School

Nearby

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Park Lane Elementary School

4.2/10

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About Compositive Primary

Compositive Primary is a private elementary school in Aurora, CO. Compositive Primary serves approximately 50 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Compositive Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares1.7 pts above CO schools
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • CO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 50 students, Compositive Primary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 3.9:1 students to teachers, Compositive Primary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Compositive Primary is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Compositive Primary compares to 73 public schools serving similar grades in Aurora, CO

Student-Teacher Ratio
3.9:1
This School
vs
17.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
50
This School
vs
527
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.0
This School
vs
5.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 58% vs 0%
Black 10% vs 0%
Hispanic 8% vs 0%
Asian 8% vs 0%
Compositive Primary Aurora Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Compositive Primary (this school) 8.0
Park Lane Elementary School 4.2
Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School 3.0
Vaughn Elementary School 4.5
Vega Collegiate Academy 6.0
Altura Elementary School 2.6
Rocky Mountain Prep: Fletcher 8.3
Aurora Central Campus 6.8
Kenton Elementary School 5.3
Crawford Elementary School 5.3
Elkhart Elementary School 7.0
Del Mar Academy 3.1
APS Early Beginnings - A Zoom Site 4.6
Early Learning Center at New Legacy Charter School
Jamaica Child Development Center 3.1
Academy of Advanced Learning 6.1
Laredo Child Development Center 3.1
Lansing Elementary Community School 4.0
Laredo Elementary School 3.3
Fulton Academy of Excellence 4.9
Boston K-8 School 4.0

Showing 20 of 73 schools. View all schools in Aurora

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,246
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 62%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
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Enrollment 50
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 58.0%
Two or More 16.0%
Black 10.0%
Hispanic 8.0%
Asian 8.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2345 N URSULA ST, Aurora, CO 80045

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Compositive Primary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Isabella Bird Community School (rated 8.7/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Denver), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Rocky Mountain Prep: Fletcher (rated 8.3/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, COMPOSITIVE PRIMARY (rated 7.6/10), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Aurora, see our Aurora schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
COMPOSITIVE PRIMARY Aurora 0.0 mi 7.6
Aurora Science & Tech High School Aurora 0.2 mi
Park Lane Elementary School Aurora 0.5 mi 4.2
North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology Aurora 0.6 mi 4.1
Vaughn Elementary School Aurora 1.1 mi 4.5
Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School Aurora 0.9 mi 3.0
ST PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL Aurora 1.1 mi 6.9
CEDAR WOOD Aurora 1.0 mi
Isabella Bird Community School Denver 1.1 mi 8.7
Vega Collegiate Academy Aurora 1.4 mi 6.0
Aurora Central Campus Aurora 1.5 mi 6.8
Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School Denver 1.7 mi 5.1
Altura Elementary School Aurora 1.4 mi 2.6
ST THERESE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Aurora 1.6 mi 6.6
Kenton Elementary School Aurora 1.6 mi 5.3
Del Mar Academy Aurora 1.9 mi 3.1
Rocky Mountain Prep: Fletcher Aurora 1.5 mi 8.3
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School Aurora 1.5 mi 8.0
McGlone Academy Denver 2.0 mi 5.1
Northeast Early College Denver 1.9 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80045 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,000

Median Rent

$2,011/mo

Population

1,615

College Educated

58.7%

Homeownership

0.9%

Poverty Rate

38.6%

Median Age

32.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ST JOAN OF ARC EARLY LEARNING CENTER Arvada, CO 8.1
AL-MINHAAL ACADEMY COLORADO Aurora, CO 7.6
COMPOSITIVE PRIMARY Aurora, CO 7.6
Cherry Valley Elementary School Franktown, CO 8.6
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Pagosa Springs, CO 7.3
ANASTASIS ACADEMY Centennial, CO 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Compositive Primary

What grades does Compositive Primary serve?

Compositive Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Compositive Primary?

Compositive Primary has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Compositive Primary?

The student-teacher ratio at Compositive Primary is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Compositive Primary rank in CO?

Compositive Primary ranks #7 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Compositive Primary's MySchoolScout rating?

Compositive Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Compositive Primary a private school?

Yes, Compositive Primary is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Compositive Primary a religious school?

No, Compositive Primary is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
41 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
49 Some Transit
Bike Score
78 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
50
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large City
County
Adams County

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