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#1077 of 1,815 schools in CO
Crestone Charter School
School · Moffat School District No. 2 in the County of Saguache and · Crestone, CO
A Moffat School District No. 2 in the County of Saguache and charter school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 400, Crestone, CO 81131
- Math 10% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Crestone Charter School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 74 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crestone Charter 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated799/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,625
Median home value
$345,500
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
50.9%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Moffat School District No. 2 in the county of Saguache and
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moffat Prek-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 102 | 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.
Moffat School District No. 2 in the County of Saguache and
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $31,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 55.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crestone Charter School is listed in Moffat School District No. 2 in the county of Saguache and; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crestone Charter School
Crestone Charter School is a public school in Crestone, CO, part of Moffat School District No. 2 in the County of Saguache and, serving approximately 87 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,077 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crestone Charter School
What grades does Crestone Charter School serve?
Crestone Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Crestone Charter School?
Crestone Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestone Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestone Charter School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crestone Charter School rank in CO?
Crestone Charter School ranks #1,077 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Crestone Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crestone Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Crestone Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestone Charter School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crestone Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Crestone Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Crestone Charter School a Title I school?
No, Crestone Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestone Charter School?
72.4% of students at Crestone Charter 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Saguache County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.9%
- Phone
- (719) 256-4907
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 81131)
- 1,059
- Area median age
- 65.7
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 81131; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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