World Compass Academy in Castle Rock, CO

At a glance

Reported students

791

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

47.97

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Colorado elementary enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

502.5

World Compass Academy: 791 reported students.

State peer staffing position

72nd percentile

16.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 678
Teachers (FTE): 47.53
Student–teacher ratio: 14.3:1

What the reported data says about World Compass Academy

World Compass Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Castle Rock. It is one of 88 current school records connected to Douglas County School District No. Re 1. NCES reports 791 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 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 (63.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking World Compass Academy

1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.97 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?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.2%
Students with disabilities: 8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 15.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White63.6%
Hispanic23%
Black1.3%
Asian3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial9.1%

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.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near World Compass Academy

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
South Ridge Elementary An IB World School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1	KG–05	371	2 mi
Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Douglas County School District No. Re 1	PK–08	581	2.4 mi
Castle Rock Elementary School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1	PK–06	440	2.6 mi
Clear Sky Elementary Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1	PK–06	627	3 mi
Aspen View Academy Elementary · Charter · Douglas County School District No. Re 1	PK–08	1,018	3.3 mi
Rock Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1	PK–06	449	3.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about World Compass Academy

What grades does World Compass Academy serve?

World Compass Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Douglas County School District No. Re 1.

How many students attend World Compass Academy?

World Compass Academy reported 791 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 678 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at World Compass Academy?

The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 791 students and 47.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is World Compass Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

World Compass Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of World Compass Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

15.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is World Compass Academy in?

World Compass Academy is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, based in Castle Rock, CO, which operates 88 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near World Compass Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Ridge Elementary An IB World School (2 mi), Academy Charter School (2.4 mi), Castle Rock Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.