Compass Academy Charter School

www.compassacademycharter.org

Charter School 176 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Compass Academy Charter School, located at 23 West Chestnut Ave in Vineland, New Jersey, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates the arts into core academic subjects, aiming to foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills in its student body. By utilizing an "arts-integrated" approach, Compass Academy seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to express themselves while meeting rigorous academic standards.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. It operates with the goal of creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to become active, responsible citizens. As a charter school, Compass Academy functions as a tuition-free public school of choice, offering families in the Vineland area an alternative to traditional district schools with a mission centered on holistic growth and innovative instructional practices.

176

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Compass Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	111
Black	38
Asian	3
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
111 (63.1 %)
Black
38 (21.6 %)
White
20 (11.4 %)
Asian
3 (1.7 %)
Two or More
3 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Compass Academy Charter School
Phone:	(856)899-5570
Website:	http://www.compassacademycharter.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 10

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 24