Excellent
#170 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 9% in state
Crested Butte Elementary School
Elementary School · Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j · Crested Butte, CO
A Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 339, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Math 52% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crested Butte Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Crested Butte Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Average663/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crested Butte), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,535
Median home value
$862,100
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
72.5%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 529 | Compare → |
| Marble Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–10 | Not available | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crested Butte Elementary School is listed in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crested Butte Elementary School
Crested Butte Elementary School is a public elementary school in Crested Butte, CO, part of Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j, serving approximately 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crested Butte Elementary School
What grades does Crested Butte Elementary School serve?
Crested Butte Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Crested Butte Elementary School?
Crested Butte Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crested Butte Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crested Butte Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crested Butte Elementary School rank in CO?
Crested Butte Elementary School ranks #170 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Crested Butte Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crested Butte Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crested Butte Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crested Butte Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Crested Butte Elementary School a charter school?
No, Crested Butte Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crested Butte Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Crested Butte Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crested Butte Elementary School?
21.3% of students at Crested Butte Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gunnison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (970) 641-7720
- Area population (ZIP 81224)
- 3,439
- Area median age
- 42.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81224; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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