North Fork Montessori @ Crawford in Crawford, CO

At a glance

Reported students

120

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

8.04

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Colorado elementary enrollment

6th percentile

Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

280

North Fork Montessori @ Crawford: 120 reported students.

State peer staffing position

47th percentile

14.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 107
Teachers (FTE): 9.25
Student–teacher ratio: 11.6:1

What the reported data says about North Fork Montessori @ Crawford

North Fork Montessori @ Crawford is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Crawford. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Delta County Joint District No. 50. NCES reports 120 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking North Fork Montessori @ Crawford

1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.08 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.8%
Students with disabilities: 17.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 58.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1.08
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White89.2%
Hispanic6.7%
Black0.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

North Fork School of Integrated Studies

Elementary · Grades PK–06

112 reported students

Paonia K-8

Elementary · Grades PK–08

247 reported students

Hotchkiss K8 School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

297 reported students

Cedaredge Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

346 reported students

Lincoln Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

371 reported students

Garnet Mesa Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

488 reported students

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Public schools near North Fork Montessori @ Crawford

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
North Fork High School High · Delta County Joint District No. 50	09–12	265	7.7 mi
Hotchkiss K8 School Elementary · Delta County Joint District No. 50	PK–08	297	8.9 mi

Frequently asked questions about North Fork Montessori @ Crawford

What grades does North Fork Montessori @ Crawford serve?

North Fork Montessori @ Crawford reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Delta County Joint District No. 50.

How many students attend North Fork Montessori @ Crawford?

North Fork Montessori @ Crawford reported 120 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 107 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at North Fork Montessori @ Crawford?

The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 120 students and 8.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is North Fork Montessori @ Crawford a public, charter, or magnet school?

North Fork Montessori @ Crawford is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Delta County Joint District No. 50 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of North Fork Montessori @ Crawford students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

58.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is North Fork Montessori @ Crawford in?

North Fork Montessori @ Crawford is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50, based in Delta, CO, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near North Fork Montessori @ Crawford?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Fork High School (7.7 mi), Hotchkiss K8 School (8.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.