Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

10399 WEST 44TH AVENUE
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033

Charter School 288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Compass Montessori – Wheat Ridge is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, the school is deeply committed to the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes self-directed learning, hands-on discovery, and the development of the "whole child." By fostering an environment that encourages independence and academic curiosity, the school aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are capable of critical thinking and creative problem-solving.

The school is well-regarded for its unique educational model, which balances rigorous academic standards with the personalized pace characteristic of the Montessori method. At the secondary level, Compass Montessori continues this approach by integrating college-preparatory coursework with practical experiences and a focus on community contribution. By creating a collaborative culture that bridges the gap between traditional schooling and individualized instruction, the Wheat Ridge campus strives to prepare students to succeed both academically and as active, empathetic participants in the global community.

288

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	18
Black	3
Two or More	16

White
251 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
18 (6.2 %)
Two or More
16 (5.6 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)420-8288
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 33