Compass Academy vs Gust Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Academy
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
200 students
Gust Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students
| Measure | Compass Academy Denver, Colorado | Gust Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 262 | #820 of 993 |
| National rank | #14433 of 15,369 | #43218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 200 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 28% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gust Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 16.0).
- •Gust Elementary School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 6%).
- •Gust Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 16%).
- •Gust Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 91.5%).
- •Compass Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.7).
- •Gust Elementary School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 200.
- •Compass Academy is a charter school while Gust Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Compass Academy better than Gust Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gust Elementary School ranks higher (22.6 vs 16.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Compass Academy and Gust Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Academy: 200. Gust Elementary School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Academy and Gust Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Compass Academy is 247th of 262 and Gust Elementary School is 820th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).