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#793 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 44% in state
Sopris Elementary School
Elementary School · Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Glenwood Springs, CO
A Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1150 MOUNT SOPRIS DRIVE, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
- Math 44% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sopris Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sopris 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,819/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glenwood Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Riverview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Glenwood Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Two Rivers Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 4.7 mi | 385 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #8 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
Sopris Elementary School is listed in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sopris Elementary School
Sopris Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glenwood Springs, CO, part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 385 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #793 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sopris Elementary School
What grades does Sopris Elementary School serve?
Sopris Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sopris Elementary School?
Sopris Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sopris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sopris Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sopris Elementary School rank in CO?
Sopris Elementary School ranks #793 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Sopris Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sopris Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Sopris Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sopris Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sopris Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sopris Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sopris Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sopris Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sopris Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Sopris 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Garfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (970) 384-5400
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.
- 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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