WORLD COMPASS ACADEMY
WORLD COMPASS ACADEMY is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district, located in CASTLE ROCK, CO with about 596 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, WORLD COMPASS ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
World Compass Academy, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic focus and a commitment to global citizenship. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school emphasizes a core knowledge curriculum that aims to provide a well-rounded and structured educational foundation. A key element of their identity is their world language program, where students are immersed in either Mandarin Chinese or Spanish from a young age, fostering linguistic proficiency and a broader cultural perspective.
Beyond its academic curriculum, World Compass Academy prioritizes the development of the "whole child" by fostering a community-oriented environment. The school places a significant emphasis on character development and leadership, encouraging students to become active, responsible, and empathetic members of their community. By blending high academic standards with an international outlook and a strong emphasis on character, the school seeks to prepare its students to navigate and contribute effectively to an increasingly interconnected global society.
For more information, contact WORLD COMPASS ACADEMY at (303) 814-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104-1985
(303) 814-5200
WORLD COMPASS ACADEMY is a public Charter school in CASTLE ROCK, CO with about 596 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 - District:
- Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Total Students:
- 596
- Teachers:
- 34
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 596 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WORLD COMPASS ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 9.6%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.