Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Carbondale Community Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carbondale Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carbondale Community Charter School's student population of 140 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
140 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Carbondale Community Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carbondale Community Charter School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#541 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
26%
36%

Black
n/a
5%

White
71%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carbondale Community Charter School's ranking?
Carbondale Community Charter School is ranked #541 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Carbondale Community Charter School often compared to?
Carbondale Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross Montessori School, Crystal River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Carbondale Community Charter School?
140 students attend Carbondale Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Carbondale Community Charter School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carbondale Community Charter School?
Carbondale Community Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carbondale Community Charter School offer ?
Carbondale Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Carbondale Community Charter School part of?
Carbondale Community Charter School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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