Enrollment
445
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carbondale, CO
Crystal River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crystal River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080426001540
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crystal River Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Carbondale · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crystal River Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal River Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Carbondale, CO.
School address
District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080426001540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crystal River Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crystal River Elementary School
Crystal River Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Carbondale, Colorado, enrolling 445 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 391 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students) and Basalt Elementary School (539 students) alongside Crystal River Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crystal River Elementary School compares
Crystal River Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Colorado - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$14,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Crystal River Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, which includes Crystal River Elementary School.
$14,795
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 27.9%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crystal River 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 |
| Basalt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
| Basalt High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crystal River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crystal River Elementary School
How many students attend Crystal River Elementary School?
Crystal River Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carbondale, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal River Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% 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 Crystal River Elementary School?
24.0% of students at Crystal River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crystal River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crystal River Elementary School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Carbondale, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crystal River Elementary School?
Crystal River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crystal River Elementary School rank among public schools in Carbondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal River Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Carbondale, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carbondale on the city page.
Is Crystal River Elementary School a good school?
Crystal River Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Besides Crystal River Elementary School, Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students), Basalt Elementary School (539 students), and Roaring Fork High School (472 students). See the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.
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