Top Rankings
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,306 students in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
5,306 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
346 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 180 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.61
# American Indian Students
12 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,030 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
35%
# Black Students
19 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
2,112 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
40%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
177
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
385
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
314
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
317
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
318
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
322
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
375
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
367
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
396
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
398
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
531
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
475
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
465
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
466
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,219 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,378 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,219
$15,247
Spending / Student
$15,378
$15,560
Best Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1521 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5555
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5555
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #22.
Basalt High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Southside Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
Roaring Fork High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2270 Highway 133
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5757
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5757
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Carbondale Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1505 Satank Road
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9647
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Rank: #55.
Carbondale Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5700
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5700
Grades: 5-8
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Sopris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #77.
Bridges
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
455 South 3rd Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5995
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5995
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #88.
Basalt Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Grades: 5-8
| 416 students
Rank: #99.
Basalt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 508 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverview School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
228 Flying M Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 510-0252
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 510-0252
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #1111.
Glenwood Springs Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Soccerfield Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: #1212.
Crystal River Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #1313.
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 manages 13 public schools serving 5,306 students.
What is the rank of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 is ranked #90 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
57% of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,378 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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