Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
School District · Carbondale, Colorado
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
5,841
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
5,841
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#26 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,667
+$1,509 vs Colorado median
District size
5,841 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 ranks #26 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Crystal River Elementary School (8.3/10), Basalt Elementary School (8.1/10), and Sopris Elementary School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystal River Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Basalt Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Sopris Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Two Rivers Community School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Glenwood Springs Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Riverview School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Basalt Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Glenwood Springs Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Glenwood Springs High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Basalt High School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 is a Carbondale, Colorado school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 5,841 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. District-level spending was $16,667 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crystal River Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 students show an average math proficiency of 37.8% and ELA proficiency of 48.2%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 with test data.
Schools in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
14 schoolsElementary Schools7
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Carbondale
- Total Enrollment
- 5,841
- Teachers (FTE)
- 399
- District spending per student
- $16,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 has 14 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
The average composite rating for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1's district-level spending was $16,667 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Crystal River Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Across schools in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 compare to other districts in Colorado?
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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