Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School vs Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 631 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
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
Wheat Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
| Measure | Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School Wheat Ridge, Colorado | Peak Expeditionary - Pennington Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #860 of 993 | #682 of 993 |
| National rank | #44581 of 50,301 | #37237 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 288 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Wheat Ridge | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peak Expeditionary - Pennington scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 20.4).
- •Peak Expeditionary - Pennington does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.6).
- •Peak Expeditionary - Pennington is the larger school with 316 students compared with 288.
- •Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is a charter school while Peak Expeditionary - Pennington 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 Peak Expeditionary - Pennington?
On the Success Index (US), Peak Expeditionary - Pennington ranks higher (32.0 vs 20.4 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 Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington?
About 631 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. Peak Expeditionary - Pennington: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington rank in Colorado?
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School is 860th of 993 and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington is 682nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).