Serving 100 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Crestone Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crestone Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Crestone Charter School's student population of 100 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crestone Charter 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 Crestone Charter School is 0.44, 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
#1286 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
73%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crestone Charter School's ranking?
Crestone Charter School is ranked #1286 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Crestone Charter School often compared to?
Crestone Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moffat Prek-12 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crestone Charter School?
The graduation rate of Crestone Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Crestone Charter School?
100 students attend Crestone Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Crestone Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crestone Charter School?
Crestone Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crestone Charter School offer ?
Crestone Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestone Charter School part of?
Crestone Charter School is part of Moffat School District No. 2 In The County Of Saguache And.
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