Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Basalt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 532 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Basalt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basalt Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Basalt Elementary School?
532 students attend Basalt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Basalt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Basalt Elementary School?
Basalt Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Basalt Elementary School offer ?
Basalt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Basalt Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 532 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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