Excellent
#137 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 8% in state
World Compass Academy
Elementary School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Castle Rock, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2490 SOUTH PERRY STREET, Castle Rock, CO 80104
- Math 57% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at World Compass Academy score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where World Compass Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated976/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Castle Rock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,359
Median home value
$586,800
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
54.2%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge Elementary an Ib World SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Castle Rock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 2.6 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Clear Sky ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 683 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #13 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
World Compass Academy is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About World Compass Academy
World Compass Academy is a public elementary school in Castle Rock, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 740 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about World Compass Academy
What grades does World Compass Academy serve?
World Compass Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend World Compass Academy?
World Compass Academy has an enrollment of approximately 740 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at World Compass Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at World Compass Academy is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does World Compass Academy rank in CO?
World Compass Academy ranks #137 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is World Compass Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
World Compass Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at World Compass Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, World Compass Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is World Compass Academy a charter school?
Yes, World Compass Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is World Compass Academy a Title I school?
No, World Compass Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for World Compass Academy?
15.3% of students at World Compass Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 740
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (303) 814-5200
- Area population (ZIP 80104)
- 36,461
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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