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Basalt Elementary School

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Basalt Elementary School ranks 460 th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

460^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 950 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Basalt Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Basalt, Colorado, with 532 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 14:1. The school is part of the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, which is ranked 65 out of 115 school districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Basalt Elementary School consistently outperforms the Roaring Fork School District and the state of Colorado in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) test scores for both English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 49.6% of Basalt Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 37.3% for the district and 44.8% for the state. In Math, 33.5% of Basalt Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 28% for the district and 35.9% for the state. However, the school faces challenges with a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7% compared to the state average.

When comparing Basalt Elementary School to other nearby schools in the Roaring Fork School District, it generally outperforms them in test scores, particularly in ELA. For example, Sopris Elementary School and Crystal River Elementary School have lower proficiency rates in both ELA and Math compared to Basalt Elementary. Additionally, when comparing Basalt Elementary to nearby charter schools, such as Aspen Community Charter School and Carbondale Community Charter School, the charter schools generally outperform Basalt Elementary in both ELA and Math proficiency rates.

539

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,693

Per pupil spending ?

46.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621-8345

(970) 384-5800

District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1

Students who attend Basalt Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Basalt Middle School
High:	Basalt High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.8%

White:

39.1%

Two or more races:

1.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 54th percentile in 2014 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Colorado median (52nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg33%

Colorado avg40%

460^th of 950

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 7Elementary Schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1

65^th of 115Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	48.1	460 of 950	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.6	484 of 943	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.8	506 of 933	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.1	541 of 921	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.4	620 of 965	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.1	490 of 917	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.2	549 of 929	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.8	452 of 914	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	44.5	479 of 938	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	56.0	442 of 962	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.7	463 of 954	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.3	409 of 935	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.8	502 of 935	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	36.7	632 of 925	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	30.1	659 of 872	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	26.6	660 of 849	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	21.3	698 of 852	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	32.9	593 of 829	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	46.1	488 of 823	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	40.1	520 of 808	35.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	35.8	433 of 694	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.0	431 of 684	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.4	400 of 642	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.3	382 of 595	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.0	487 of 758	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	23.7	535 of 690	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	42.3	382 of 700	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.6	420 of 683	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.9	455 of 649	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	21.5	464 of 594	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	21.4	598 of 764	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.4	322 of 693	53.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	51.4	280 of 551	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.1	361 of 596	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)49th percentile~ school

Male (2025)45th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2025)38th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts50%+5 vs state

Math34%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

I love the culture of inclusivity and community at Basalt Elementary School! The students learn how to take ownership over their learning process by creating and working toward individualized goals, which are celebrated throughout the school. I feel that the students learn how to be good members of our community in addition to a rigorous academic curriculum. The children are honored as individuals, while still being prepared to function and contribute within their environment. Go longhorns! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 24, 2025

We have been thrilled with the education our two kids have received at BES. The opportunities for outdoor and experiential education at BES are plentiful. The teachers are professional, hardworking, and care deeply about our kids. The admin works to create a joyful environment for staff and students alike. We especially love to see how much the Basalt community supports the schools. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 21, 2025

As a parent of two children at Basalt Elementary, I am continually impressed by the high-quality education they receive—on par with a private school, but in a welcoming public school setting. The nurturing staff creates a supportive environment, and the dual-language program helps students develop bilingual skills while embracing the diversity of our community. Strong academics, combined with incredible outdoor education opportunities like ski days and river rafting, make learning both rigorous and engaging. The school’s tight-knit community fosters a true sense of belonging, and we are proud to be Basalt Longhorns! Close Quote

Schools Near Basalt Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)							CMAS Math (2025)							CMAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Basalt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	151 East Cottonwood Drive	Basalt	81621	Eagle County	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 384-5800	539	39	13.8	46.2%	211 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	317 (58.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	48.1	460^th of 950 public elementary schools	51.6%		45.6	484^th of 943 public elementary schools	48.7%	24	42.5	58.1					49.6	28.7	39.6					33.5			$20,693
Crystal River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	160 Snowmass Drive	Carbondale	81623	Garfield County	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 384-5620	445	36	12.3	40.9%	239 (53.7%)	0 (0.0%)	200 (44.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	20.6	734^th of 950 public elementary schools	22.7%		26	661^st of 943 public elementary schools	29.9%	73	30.8	21.4					26.7	27.8	14.1					21.7			$21,380
Ross Montessori School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	109 Lewies Lane	Carbondale	81623	Garfield County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 963-7199	183	10	19.1	38.3%	100 (54.6%)	4 (2.2%)	71 (38.8%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	36.6	562^nd of 950 public elementary schools	40.8%		30.9	604^th of 943 public elementary schools	35.9%	42	39.1	25.0	36.8	52.2			44.3	18.2	20.8	36.8	34.8			30.7	36.8		$14,829
Aspen Community Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1199 Woody Creek Road	Woody Creek	81656	Pitkin County	Aspen School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 923-4080	135	13	10.4		120 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	7 (5.2%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	79.9	173^rd of 950 public elementary schools	81.8%		56.4	390^th of 943 public elementary schools	58.6%	217	50.0		68.8				68.7	68.8		56.3				66.3	56.3		$21,012
Carbondale Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1505 Satank Road	Carbondale	81623	Garfield County	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 963-9647	143	13	10.9	37.1%	97 (67.8%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (30.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	77.7	203^rd of 950 public elementary schools	78.6%		74.2	219^th of 943 public elementary schools	76.8%	16		75.0		76.5	62.5	50.0	58.8	35.3	62.5		47.1		56.3	43.3		50.0	$16,071
Aspen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	235 High School Road	Aspen	81611	Pitkin County	Aspen School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 925-3760	449	35	13.0		358 (79.7%)	2 (0.4%)	71 (15.8%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	8 (1.8%)								(n/a)							52.7							44.2			$27,795
Riverview School	Public	PK, KG-8	228 Flying M Road	Glenwood Springs	81601	Garfield County	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 510-0252	383	28	13.5	71.8%	43 (11.2%)	1 (0.3%)	334 (87.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	24.5	671^st of 950 public elementary schools	29.4%		21.9	717^th of 943 public elementary schools	24.0%	46	19.4			27.3	20.6	22.2	21.7	18.9			23.5	17.6	18.9	17.8	35.7	18.9	$23,181
Sopris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 Mount Sopris Drive	Glenwood Springs	81602	Garfield County	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 384-5400	392	26	14.9	42.6%	210 (53.6%)	0 (0.0%)	167 (42.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.1%)	50.2	441^st of 950 public elementary schools	53.6%		54.7	408^th of 943 public elementary schools	56.7%	33	49.1	44.3	34.0				42.7	49.2	54.0	28.3				44.6	26.9		$22,847
Red Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Grundel Way	Gypsum	81637	Eagle County	Eagle County School District No. Re 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 328-8970	336	33	10.3	44.3%	128 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)	197 (58.6%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	23.5	687^th of 950 public elementary schools	27.7%		15.3	799^th of 943 public elementary schools	15.3%	112	21.1	35.6	26.4				27.1	26.3	26.7	27.8				26.9	24.1		$19,564
Gypsum Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Highway 6	Gypsum	81637	Eagle County	Eagle County School District No. Re 50	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 328-8940	395	32	12.2	69.1%	44 (11.1%)	3 (0.8%)	341 (86.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	11	870^th of 950 public elementary schools	8.4%		10.1	880^th of 943 public elementary schools	6.7%	10	14.0	10.0	30.6				18.5	11.5	16.3	14.0				13.8	16.0		$17,776

Frequently Asked Questions about Basalt Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Basalt Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Basalt Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Basalt Middle School
High : Basalt High School

Is Basalt Elementary School a good school?

Basalt Elementary School ranks 460^th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Basalt Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 539 students attended Basalt Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Basalt Elementary School?

Students at Basalt Elementary School are 59% Hispanic, 39% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Basalt Elementary School in?

Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1

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