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Basalt Elementary School

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Basalt Elementary School ranks 430 th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

430^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Basalt Elementary School serves 539 students in grades PK–4 in Basalt, Colorado, and is part of the Roaring Fork School District Re-1. The school has been on a clear upward trajectory, climbing from the 46th percentile statewide in 2022–2023 to the 54th percentile in 2025–2026, and it now ranks 430th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools. Its biggest academic strength is English Language Arts: 52.9% of students are proficient on the CMAS, well above the state average of 44.7% and nearly matching Aspen Elementary School's 52.7% — a notable achievement given that nearly half of Basalt's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Third-grade reading is especially strong at 58.2% proficiency.

Math is a different story. Overall math proficiency sits at 35.2%, below the state's 37.3%, and the drop from 3rd to 4th grade is striking — 42.9% proficiency in 3rd grade falls to just 28.7% in 4th grade, more than 10 points below the state average. Nearby Sopris Elementary School, with a similar poverty rate and student-teacher ratio, posts 48.6% math proficiency overall and 56.9% in 4th grade, showing that stronger math outcomes are achievable with the same demographics. Basalt also trails Carbondale Community Charter School in math (42.6% vs. 35.2%) and Aspen Elementary by a dramatic 20.4-point margin in math.

The school compares favorably to most nearby schools. It comfortably outpaces Crystal River Elementary School, Gypsum Elementary School, Riverview School, and Red Hill Elementary School in both ELA and math. Chronic absenteeism is a bright spot: 21.4% in 2024–2025, below the district's 25.8% and the state's 28.4%, and improving. The main equity challenge is that students from low socio-economic backgrounds score at the 36th percentile statewide, well below the school's overall rank — closing that gap is the clearest path to lifting the school's already-rising standing.

539

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,972

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: Improving — 49th percentile in 2015 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Colorado median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg34%

Colorado avg41%

430^th of 946

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

53^rd of 114Roaring 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
2026	50.6	430 of 946	54.5%	★★★☆☆
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
2026	39.9	398 of 695	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
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%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	38.4	207 of 322	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	45.8	358 of 697	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
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
2026	55.4	254 of 547	53.6%	★★★☆☆
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 (2026)54th percentile~ school

Male (2026)49th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2026)43rd percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)36th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts53%+8 vs state

Math35%~ 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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)							CMAS Math (2026)							CMAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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%)	50.6	430^th of 946 public elementary schools	54.5%		48.1	460^th of 950 public elementary schools	51.6%	30	58.2	47.8					52.9	42.9	28.7					35.2			$20,972
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%)	32.1	598^th of 946 public elementary schools	36.8%		20.6	734^th of 950 public elementary schools	22.7%	136	23.1	42.9					33.3	26.9	36.9					32.1			$21,462
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%)	36.4	561^st of 946 public elementary schools	40.7%		36.6	562^nd of 950 public elementary schools	40.8%	1		42.1	52.4	26.3	55.6		44.1		31.6	33.3	26.3	33.3		32.1	23.8		$18,822
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%)	86.8	110^th of 946 public elementary schools	88.4%		79.9	173^rd of 950 public elementary schools	81.8%	63		75.0		58.8			69.0		68.8		52.9			64.4			$21,903
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%)	57.3	383^rd of 946 public elementary schools	59.5%		77.7	203^rd of 950 public elementary schools	78.6%	180		44.4	82.4	37.5			54.3		38.9	35.3	43.8			42.6	41.2		$17,897
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)	746.0	751.0					52.7	758.0	743.0					55.6			$28,151
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%)	19.2	754^th of 946 public elementary schools	20.3%		24.5	671^st of 950 public elementary schools	29.4%	83	721.0	23.1	28.6	23.7	733.0	724.0	26.1	733.0	16.2	21.4	26.3	25.7	724.0	23.7	17.9	719.0	$22,625
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%)	57.2	385^th of 946 public elementary schools	59.3%		50.2	441^st of 950 public elementary schools	53.6%	56	38.5	43.3	50.8				44.4	46.2	56.9	41.4				48.6	42.4		$21,920
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%)	31.7	601^st of 946 public elementary schools	36.5%		23.5	687^th of 950 public elementary schools	27.7%	86	30.0	43.3	38.1				38.0	20.5	28.3	20.9				23.9	39.0		$22,005
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%)	12.2	857^th of 946 public elementary schools	9.4%		11	870^th of 950 public elementary schools	8.4%	13	24.4	19.0	22.9				21.9	19.2	16.4	20.4				18.5	6.3		$18,388

Frequently Asked Questions about 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

Is Basalt Elementary School a good school?

Basalt Elementary School ranks 430^th of 946 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 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

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