World Compass Academy

2490 SOUTH PERRY STREET
CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104

Charter School 711 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

711

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for World Compass Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	133
Black	12
Asian	20
Two or More	74

White
472 (66.4 %)
Hispanic
133 (18.7 %)
Two or More
74 (10.4 %)
Asian
20 (2.8 %)
Black
12 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)814-5200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for World Compass Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	79
Grade 6	83
Grade 7	61
Grade 8	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for World Compass Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	376	52.9%
Male	335	47.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)