Crystal River Elementary School

160 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Crystal River Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crystal River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Crystal River Elementary School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Crystal River 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 Crystal River Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1180 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
33%
25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
52%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crystal River Elementary School's ranking?
Crystal River Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Crystal River Elementary School often compared to?
Crystal River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carbondale Community Charter School, Ross Montessori School, Sopris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Crystal River Elementary School?
447 students attend Crystal River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Crystal River Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crystal River Elementary School?
Crystal River Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crystal River Elementary School offer ?
Crystal River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crystal River Elementary School part of?
Crystal River Elementary School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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