Serving 445 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 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crystal River Elementary School serves the southwest portion of Carbondale, CO, covering an area of approximately 297.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 19.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crystal River Elementary School's student population of 445 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
45%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
54%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-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 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 Ross Montessori School, Carbondale Community Charter 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?
445 students attend Crystal River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Crystal River Elementary School students are White, 45% 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 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 (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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