Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Crystal River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Crystal River 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 Crystal River Elementary School is 0.51, 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Crystal River Elementary School?
447 students attend Crystal River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Crystal River Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crystal River Elementary School?
Crystal River Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crystal River Elementary School offer ?
Crystal River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Crystal River Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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