Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Compass Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Compass Elementary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Compass Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
4%
15%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Platte County R-III School District
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 #185 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
527 students attend Compass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Compass Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Compass Elementary School?
Compass Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Compass Elementary School offer ?
Compass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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