Total enrollment
1,673
+25 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Carbondale
Colorado · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Carbondale runs across 6 schools, enrolling approximately 1,673 students, averaging 279 per campus.
7-year change in Carbondale
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
50%
was 45%
% Hispanic
46%
was 52%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges | High | 09-12 | 68 |
| Carbondale Community Charter School | Elementary | KG-08 | 143 |
| Carbondale Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 362 |
| Crystal River Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 445 |
| Roaring Fork High School | High | 09-12 | 472 |
| Ross Montessori School | Elementary | PK-08 | 183 |
About Carbondale
Carbondale, Colorado is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,673 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Schools in Carbondale average about 279 students each, 39% noticeably below the Colorado norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Carbondale has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,648 students to 1,673. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 52% to 46% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Carbondale discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.