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#1331 of 1,815 schools in CO
Crystal River Elementary School
Elementary School · Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Carbondale, CO
A Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
160 SNOWMASS DRIVE, Carbondale, CO 81623
- Math 21% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs CO 44% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crystal River Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crystal River 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated780/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carbondale), 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
$98,549
Median home value
$835,000
Median rent
$2,094/mo
College educated
50.4%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Carbondale Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Waldorf School on the Roaring ForkPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Glenwood Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 451 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crystal River Elementary School is listed in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crystal River Elementary School
Crystal River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carbondale, CO, part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 447 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,331 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crystal River Elementary School
What grades does Crystal River Elementary School serve?
Crystal River Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Crystal River Elementary School?
Crystal River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal River Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crystal River Elementary School rank in CO?
Crystal River Elementary School ranks #1,331 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Crystal River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crystal River Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Crystal River Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crystal River Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crystal River Elementary School a charter school?
No, Crystal River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crystal River Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Crystal River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crystal River Elementary School?
44.3% of students at Crystal River 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Garfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (970) 384-5620
- Area population (ZIP 81623)
- 16,349
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 81623; 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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