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Sopris Elementary School vs. Crystal River Elementary School

Should you attend Sopris Elementary School or Crystal River Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sopris Elementary School
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Crystal River Elementary School
160 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Crystal River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sopris Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
385 students
447 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sopris Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Crystal River Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sopris Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Crystal River Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sopris Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Crystal River Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sopris Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Crystal River Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#750 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#1180 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sopris Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Crystal River Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in CO)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sopris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crystal River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sopris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crystal River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sopris Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Crystal River Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
55
Kindergarten Students
47
76
Grade 1 Students
51
82
Grade 2 Students
67
87
Grade 3 Students
61
73
Grade 4 Students
51
74
Grade 5 Students
58
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sopris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Crystal River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sopris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Crystal River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sopris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Crystal River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sopris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Crystal River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
54%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sopris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Crystal River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sopris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Crystal River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sopris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Crystal River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sopris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Crystal River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sopris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Crystal River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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