- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Crystal River Elementary School grew from 417 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 080426001540 · Carbondale, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 14.4:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students)
Crystal River Elementary School grew from 417 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Crystal River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenwood Sprin
Glenwood Springs High School
1,032 students
- Basalt Element
Basalt Elementary School
539 students
- Roaring Fork H
Roaring Fork High School
472 students
- Glenwood Sprin
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
452 students
- This school
Crystal River Elementary School
445 students
- Basalt High Sc
Basalt High School
414 students
What this shows Crystal River Elementary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crystal River Elementary School compares
Crystal River Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 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 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
14.4:1
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~445 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), up 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.