Compass Elementary School

Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Compass Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20% in MO
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Compass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Compass Elementary School's student population of 553 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
553 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Compass Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#259 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Compass Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Compass Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Compass Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Compass Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Compass Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Compass Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Compass Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Compass Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Compass Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Compass Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Compass Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Compass Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Compass Elementary School's ranking?
Compass Elementary School is ranked #259 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Compass Elementary School often compared to?
Compass Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School, Pathfinder Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Compass Elementary School?
553 students attend Compass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Compass Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Elementary School?
Compass Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Compass Elementary School offer ?
Compass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Compass Elementary School part of?
Compass Elementary School is part of Platte County R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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