Crestone Charter School serves 83 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Crestone Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Crestone Charter School's student population of 83 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
83 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Crestone Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Crestone Charter School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1186 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
4%
3%

Hispanic
10%
35%

Black
n/a
4%

White
72%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1186 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 81%.
How many students attend Crestone Charter School?
83 students attend Crestone Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Crestone Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestone Charter School?
Crestone Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, 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
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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