- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Basalt, CO
Basalt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Basalt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080426000582
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basalt Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Basalt · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Basalt Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Basalt Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Basalt, CO.
School address
District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080426000582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Basalt Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 080426000582 · Basalt, CO Other · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 14.2:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students)
Basalt Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Basalt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenwood Sprin
Glenwood Springs High School
1,032 students
- This school
Basalt Elementary School
539 students
- Roaring Fork H
Roaring Fork High School
472 students
- Glenwood Sprin
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
452 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River Elementary School
445 students
- Basalt High Sc
Basalt High School
414 students
What this shows Basalt Elementary School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Basalt Elementary School compares
Basalt Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Colorado - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
White 39.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Basalt Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 reports $16,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Basalt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roaring Fork High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Basalt High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Basalt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Basalt Elementary School
How many students attend Basalt Elementary School?
Basalt Elementary School has 539 students enrolled. It is a public school in Basalt, CO. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basalt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Basalt Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Basalt Elementary School?
24.0% of students at Basalt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basalt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Basalt Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Basalt, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basalt Elementary School?
Basalt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Basalt Elementary School rank among public schools in Basalt?
By Resource Investment Index, Basalt Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Basalt, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Besides Basalt Elementary School, Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students), Roaring Fork High School (472 students), and Glenwood Springs Elementary School (452 students). See the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.