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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1

Colorado · Public School District
13
Schools
5,382
Students
$16,558
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
34.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
88.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 is a public school district in Colorado serving 5,382 students across 13 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 88.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,558 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Basalt Elementary SchoolPK–04521
Carbondale Community Charter SchoolCharterKG–08138
Crystal River Elementary SchoolPK–04417
Glenwood Springs Elementary SchoolPK–05437
Riverview SchoolPK–08387
Sopris Elementary SchoolPK–05342
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Basalt Middle School05–08412
Carbondale Middle School05–08345
Glenwood Springs Middle School06–08408
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Basalt High School09–12455
Bridges09–1291
Glenwood Springs High School09–121,002
Roaring Fork High School09–12427
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,558+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
64%
State
27.9%
Local (property tax)
64.4%
Federal
7.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,382
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.1%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,558 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,382 students.
What is the graduation rate for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
The graduation rate is 88.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 spend per student?
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 spends $16,558 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
35% of students in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Yes — 1 of the 13 schools in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 serve?
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.