Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Basalt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Basalt Elementary School serves the eastern part of Basalt, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 509.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 32.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Basalt Elementary School's student population of 539 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Opening doors to a world of opportunities
School Rankings
Basalt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basalt Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
59%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
39%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basalt Elementary School's ranking?
Basalt Elementary School is ranked #1040 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Basalt Elementary School often compared to?
Basalt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crystal River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Basalt Elementary School?
539 students attend Basalt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Basalt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Basalt Elementary School?
Basalt Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Basalt Elementary School offer ?
Basalt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basalt Elementary School part of?
Basalt Elementary School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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