Crystal River Elementary School

160 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Crystal River Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Crystal River Elementary 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 ≤10% (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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-29% (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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School Overview

Crystal River Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
374 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Crystal River Elementary 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 Crystal River Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
59%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
38%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crystal River Elementary School's ranking?
Crystal River Elementary School is ranked #1493 out of 1,734 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Crystal River Elementary School?
374 students attend Crystal River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Crystal River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 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 12:1, 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
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 Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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