Crystal River Elementary School

445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Crystal River Elementary School (CRES) is located in the scenic town of Carbondale, Colorado, and serves as a foundational part of the Roaring Fork School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically engaging environment for students in the elementary grades. With a focus on the "whole child," CRES integrates core academic instruction with social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students not just for higher grade levels, but for success in a diverse and evolving community.

The school is particularly noted for its vibrant, bilingual culture and its emphasis on community involvement. By leveraging its location in the Roaring Fork Valley, CRES often incorporates place-based learning opportunities that connect classroom concepts to the local environment and culture. Through a dedicated faculty and a curriculum that prioritizes critical thinking and collaboration, Crystal River Elementary strives to maintain high academic standards while celebrating the unique backgrounds and perspectives of its student body.

445

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crystal River Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	200
Two or More	6

White
239 (53.7%)
Hispanic
200 (44.9%)
Two or More
6 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
Phone:	(970)384-5620
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 73