Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School vs Norma Anderson Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 389 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Wheat Ridge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
288 students
Norma Anderson Early Learning Center
Wheat Ridge · Public other · Grades PK–PK
112 students
| Measure | Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School Wheat Ridge, Colorado | Norma Anderson Early Learning Center Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #860 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #44581 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 288 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Wheat Ridge | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norma Anderson Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.0).
- •Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 112.
- •Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is a charter school while Norma Anderson Early Learning Center 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 Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School better than Norma Anderson Early Learning Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School and Norma Anderson Early Learning Center?
About 389 m in a straight line, between Wheat Ridge and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School: 288. Norma Anderson Early Learning Center: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School and Norma Anderson Early Learning Center rank in Colorado?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is 860th of 993 and Norma Anderson Early Learning Center is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).