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Basalt Elementary School

Summary:

Basalt Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 521 students in grades PK-4 in Basalt, Colorado, which is part of the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Basalt Elementary School has a significantly higher Hispanic student population compared to the state average and nearby schools, with 57.58% of students identifying as Hispanic in the 2022-2023 school year. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency rates, with 44.1% of students proficient or better in ELA and 33.9% in Math, compared to 34.3% and 25.7% for the district, respectively. Additionally, Basalt Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 13.6 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Sopris Elementary and Riverview School in the Roaring Fork School District.

While Basalt Elementary School generally outperforms other schools in the Roaring Fork School District, it lags behind the higher-performing Aspen Elementary and Aspen Community Charter School in the Aspen School District. Additionally, the school's ranking for female students is consistently higher than for male students, suggesting potential gender-based performance gaps that could be worth further investigation. As the demographic composition of the school continues to evolve, with the percentage of Hispanic students increasing and the percentage of White students decreasing, Basalt Elementary School may benefit from continued efforts to support the academic achievement of all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 151 East Cottonwood Drive
       Basalt, CO  81621-8345

(970) 384-5800

District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
484th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,197 Help


Students who attend Basalt Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Basalt Middle School
High:    Basalt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.6%
White:
41.1%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Basalt Elementary School ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.56. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Basalt Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.  (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Basalt Elementary School is $18,197. 3 elementary schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Basalt Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Basalt Elementary School 484th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Basalt Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 60th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Basalt Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Basalt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.08 520th 808 35.6%
2005 46.10 488th 823 40.7%
2006 32.86 593rd 829 28.5%
2007 21.33 698th 852 18.1%
2008 26.65 660th 849 22.3%
2009 30.05 659th 872 24.4%
2010 36.74 632nd 925 31.7%
2011 50.78 502nd 935 46.3%
2012 58.32 409th 935 56.3%
2013 54.73 463rd 954 51.5%
2014 55.97 442nd 962 54.1%
2015 44.46 479th 938 48.9%
2016 45.80 452nd 914 50.5%
2017 37.23 549th 929 40.9%
2018 43.11 490th 917 46.6%
2019 32.43 620th 965 35.8%
2022 37.12 541st 921 41.3%
2023 40.81 506th 933 45.8%
2024 45.56 484th 943 48.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Basalt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.73 535th 690 22.5%
2019 33.05 487th 758 35.8%
2022 35.29 382nd 595 35.8%
2023 37.38 400th 642 37.7%
2024 36.96 431st 684 37.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Basalt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.41 322nd 693 53.5%
2019 21.43 598th 764 21.7%
2022 21.46 464th 594 21.9%
2023 27.85 455th 649 29.9%
2024 35.62 420th 683 38.5%
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Rank History for White students at Basalt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.05 361st 596 39.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Basalt Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 474 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1989 509 1 3 25 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1990 583 0 5 38 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1991 618 1 5 67 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1992 668 2 5 84 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1993 447 1 4 62 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1994 468 1 4 96 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1995 438 1 2 119 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1996 438 1 2 119 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1997 442 1 1 144 4 n/a n/a 0 592
1998 470 0 1 155 3 n/a n/a 0 629
1999 451 0 1 206 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2000 407 1 3 204 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2001 377 2 5 204 2 n/a n/a 0 590
2002 294 2 3 232 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2003 294 2 3 232 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2004 284 2 3 247 1 n/a n/a 0 537
2005 275 1 5 276 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2006 267 2 5 299 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2007 252 1 8 307 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2008 266 1 8 303 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2009 305 1 9 318 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2010 333 1 14 321 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2011 303 0 12 318 0 1 12 0 646
2012 302 0 11 351 0 0 9 0 673
2013 316 1 10 341 1 0 13 0 682
2014 296 1 7 350 1 0 15 0 670
2015 272 1 3 362 0 0 10 0 648
2016 243 1 2 367 2 0 10 0 625
2017 243 1 8 359 2 0 8 0 621
2018 233 1 3 339 1 0 6 0 583
2019 216 2 2 346 1 0 6 0 573
2020 211 1 3 339 2 0 8 0 564
2021 174 1 3 315 1 0 5 0 499
2022 190 2 4 308 0 0 4 0 508
2023 214 0 3 300 0 0 4 0 521

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Basalt Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 28.4 16.9 n/a
1989 538 30.5 17.6 6.7
1990 626 32.4 19.3 4.8
1991 691 35.8 19.3 7.7
1992 759 39.0 19.4 10.7
1993 514 26.1 19.7 11.5
1994 569 26.7 21.3 12.5
1995 560 35.1 16.0 10.7
1996 560 35.1 16.0 10.7
1997 592 35.0 16.9 11
1998 629 37.5 16.8 11.3
1999 660 37.1 17.8 13.2
2000 616 31.8 19.4 23.1
2001 590 39.9 14.8 21.9
2002 532 43.6 12.2 22.7
2003 532 43.6 12.2 22.7
2004 537 43.4 12.4 27.2
2005 557 45.7 12.2 29.3
2006 573 43.7 13.1 25.8
2007 568 47.8 11.9 34.3
2008 578 48.6 11.9 33.7
2009 634 51.4 12.3 34.5
2010 669 48.0 13.9 38.3
2011 646 52.8 12.2 38.2
2012 673 49.7 13.5 35.7
2013 682 50.3 13.5 40.9
2014 670 47.8 14.0 40
2015 648 50.0 12.9 40.1
2016 625 46.0 13.5 41.1
2017 621 44.2 14.0 41.4
2018 583 43.2 13.4 47.5
2019 573 41.3 13.8 50.4
2020 564 41.3 13.6 49.1
2021 499 40.8 12.2 35.1
2022 508 38.6 13.1 42.5
2023 521 38.0 13.6 37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Basalt Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 28.4 16.9 n/a
1989 538 30.5 17.6 6.7
1990 626 32.4 19.3 4.8
1991 691 35.8 19.3 7.7
1992 759 39.0 19.4 10.7
1993 514 26.1 19.7 11.5
1994 569 26.7 21.3 12.5
1995 560 35.1 16.0 10.7
1996 560 35.1 16.0 10.7
1997 592 35.0 16.9 11
1998 629 37.5 16.8 11.3
1999 660 37.1 17.8 13.2
2000 616 31.8 19.4 23.1
2001 590 39.9 14.8 21.9
2002 532 43.6 12.2 22.7
2003 532 43.6 12.2 22.7
2004 537 43.4 12.4 27.2
2005 557 45.7 12.2 29.3
2006 573 43.7 13.1 25.8
2007 568 47.8 11.9 34.3
2008 578 48.6 11.9 33.7
2009 634 51.4 12.3 34.5
2010 669 48.0 13.9 38.3
2011 646 52.8 12.2 38.2
2012 673 49.7 13.5 35.7
2013 682 50.3 13.5 40.9
2014 670 47.8 14.0 40
2015 648 50.0 12.9 40.1
2016 625 46.0 13.5 41.1
2017 621 44.2 14.0 41.4
2018 583 43.2 13.4 47.5
2019 573 41.3 13.8 50.4
2020 564 41.3 13.6 49.1
2021 499 40.8 12.2 35.1
2022 508 38.6 13.1 42.5
2023 521 38.0 13.6 37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Basalt Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,596
2020 $13,404
2021 $15,310
2022 $15,531
2023 $18,197

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Basalt Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 620th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 506th of 933 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Basalt Elementary School)35.844.1
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)31.928.4
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Basalt Elementary School)3233.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)31.928.7
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Basalt Elementary School)35.744.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)33.134.1
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Basalt Elementary School)26.221.8
 4.4%
   4th Grade Math (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)20.918.9
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Basalt Elementary School)35.844.4
 8.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)3935.8
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Basalt Elementary School)2928.3
 0.7%
   All Grades Math (Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1)28.624.8
 3.8%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students573521
 9.1%
African American20
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic346300
 13.3%
Pacific Islander00
White216214
 0.9%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.4%37.6%
 12.8%

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Basalt Elementary School ranks 484th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Basalt Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Basalt Middle School
High : Basalt High School

Students at Basalt Elementary School are 58% Hispanic, 41% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended Basalt Elementary School.


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