- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, CO
Compass Academy
Federal NCES profile for Compass Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080336006645Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Compass Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #4 of 31
- middle schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Compass Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Academy ranks #4 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Compass Academy shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-18.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 080336006645 · Denver, CO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
200 enr · 10:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Compass Academy shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-18.7%). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Compass Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 200
Compass Academy
200 students
What this shows Compass Academy reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Compass Academy compares
Compass Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 40% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 131% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 8% in Colorado - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.0%
White 3.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Compass Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Compass Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Compass Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Compass Academy
How many students attend Compass Academy?
Compass Academy has 200 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy is 10:1, which is 40% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Compass Academy?
89.0% of students at Compass Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Compass Academy?
The largest demographic group at Compass Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Compass Academy?
Compass Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Compass Academy rank among middle schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Academy ranks #4 of 31 middle schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Compass Academy, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.