Carbondale Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
61%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Carbondale Elementary School?
411 students attend Carbondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Carbondale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carbondale Elementary School?
Carbondale Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carbondale Elementary School offer ?
Carbondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carbondale Elementary School part of?
Carbondale Elementary School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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