Public schools in Carbondale, CO
6 open public schools with an address in Carbondale, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,673
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Carbondale public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Carbondale, CO: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,673 students, an average of 279 per school. The largest campus is Roaring Fork High School (472 students), and the largest elementary school is Crystal River Elementary School (445).
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 44% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Carbondale
Elementary schools in Carbondale
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale Community Charter School Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Charter | KG–08 | 143 | 10.9:1 | |
| Crystal River Elementary School Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | PK–04 | 445 | 12.4:1 | |
| Ross Montessori School State Charter School Institute · Charter | PK–08 | 183 | 19.2:1 |
Middle schools in Carbondale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale Middle School Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | 05–08 | 362 | 14.7:1 |
High schools in Carbondale
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 68 | 10.5:1 | |
| Roaring Fork High School Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 | 09–12 | 472 | 17.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.2%
- Hispanic46%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Carbondale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,673 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Carbondale
How many public schools are in Carbondale, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Carbondale: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,673 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Carbondale?
Schools with an address in Carbondale belong to 2 education agencies, led by Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 (5 schools), State Charter School Institute (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Carbondale?
Roaring Fork High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Carbondale, with 472 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Carbondale?
Yes. 2 of the 6 public schools in Carbondale are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Carbondale Community Charter School, Ross Montessori School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Carbondale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Carbondale public schools is 13.6:1, lower than the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Carbondale guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities