Crystal River Elementary School vs Roaring Fork High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 712 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal River Elementary School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
445 students
Roaring Fork High School
Carbondale · Public high · Grades 9–12
472 students
| Measure | Crystal River Elementary School Carbondale, Colorado | Roaring Fork High School Carbondale, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #587 of 993 | #99 of 307 |
| National rank | #33079 of 50,301 | #6020 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 445 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Carbondale | Carbondale |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roaring Fork High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 38.3).
- •Roaring Fork High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Roaring Fork High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Crystal River Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 43%).
- •Crystal River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.5).
- •Roaring Fork High School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 445.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crystal River Elementary School better than Roaring Fork High School?
On the Success Index (US), Roaring Fork High School ranks higher (59.2 vs 38.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crystal River Elementary School and Roaring Fork High School?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Carbondale and Carbondale in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal River Elementary School: 445. Roaring Fork High School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal River Elementary School and Roaring Fork High School rank in Colorado?
Crystal River Elementary School is 587th of 993 and Roaring Fork High School is 99th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).