Compass Rose Harvest School Bastrop TX Overview &amp; Info (2026 List)

About Compass Rose Harvest

Compass Rose Harvest is at 118 Stephen F. Austin Boulevard, Bastrop, TX 78602, on the edge of the city near its rural FM 969 corridor. The school runs kindergarten through sixth grade as a public charter campus within the Compass Rose Public Schools network. There are 462 students enrolled, making it one of the smaller campuses in the Bastrop area. The student-teacher ratio is 17:1, consistent with comparable Texas charter school averages. Girls make up 52% of the student body and boys 48%. With math proficiency 21% and reading proficiency 33%. The school's curriculum is built around agricultural science as a field of study, with a community garden on campus and hands-on animal engagement woven into daily STEM instruction. As a charter program operating under open enrollment, the school is still developing its multi-year STAAR performance record within the state reporting system. Since Compass Rose Harvest is a public charter rather than a boundary-assigned school, any family in the Bastrop area can apply for admission. Local housing values in Bastrop average around $340,000, consistent with Zillow's current data. For families seeking a charter option with a hands-on agricultural and STEM focus, Compass Rose Harvest is a distinctive pick among the best elementary schools in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%

Reading 33%

State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 33% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

462

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 48.05%

Asian 0.87%

Hispanic 39.83%

Black 6.49%

Two+ Races 4.11%

Native Am. 0.65%

White

48.05%

Asian

0.87%

Hispanic

39.83%

Black

6.49%

Two+ Races

4.11%

Native Am.

0.65%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 462

52.16%

241 Female

47.84%

221 Male

Student Population

462 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Compass Rose Harvest Contact Information

Address

118 STEPHEN F AUSTIN BLVD, BASTROP, TX 78602

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Phone

(210) 540-9265

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Website

compassrosepublicschools.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM-3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Compass Rose Harvest opened the 2025-26 school year with its agricultural science program fully running, with Ms. Carranco leading the campus into a period of enrollment growth. The school's community garden remained active, giving students ongoing access to hands-on agricultural work tied to classroom instruction. The school's Facebook page was active through the fall and spring semesters, posting updates on campus life and student milestones.

FAQ

Q1. How does enrollment work at Compass Rose Harvest?

Ans. Compass Rose Harvest is a public charter school, which means you don't need to live in a specific neighborhood to apply. Any family in the Bastrop area can submit an application. The school accepts students through open enrollment rather than an attendance zone.

Q2. What is the agricultural science program at Compass Rose Harvest?

Ans. Agricultural science is the school's defining subject of study. Students at Compass Rose Harvest tend a community garden on campus, participate in hands-on animal engagement activities, and connect STEM concepts to real agricultural practices in the Bastrop and Greater Austin area.

Q3. Does Compass Rose Harvest offer fine arts alongside the STEM program?

Ans. Compass Rose Harvest's curriculum model blends agricultural science with fine arts. Students have access to arts programming integrated into the school week.

Q4. What is the school's approach to literacy and math instruction?

Ans. Compass Rose Harvest uses a blended learning model, delivering core math and literacy instruction through direct Tier 1 teaching combined with Tier 2 blended supports.

Q5. What grade levels does Compass Rose Harvest currently serve?

Ans. Compass Rose Harvest currently serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade, according to state reporting.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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