Basalt Elementary School

151 EAST COTTONWOOD DRIVE
BASALT, CO 81621

bes.rfsd.k12.co.us/

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Basalt Elementary School, located in the heart of Basalt, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Roaring Fork School District. Situated at 151 East Cottonwood Drive, the school is deeply integrated into its mountain community, providing a nurturing environment tailored to the developmental needs of young learners. As part of a district committed to academic excellence and inclusivity, the school focuses on fostering a strong educational base while supporting the diverse social and emotional growth of its students.

The school is known for its commitment to bilingual education and community engagement, reflecting the multicultural demographics of the Roaring Fork Valley. By utilizing a curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and holistic development, Basalt Elementary prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its accessible online platform, the school maintains strong communication with families, ensuring a collaborative approach to education that prioritizes student achievement and community partnership.

521

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Basalt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	300
Asian	3
Two or More	4

Hispanic
300 (57.6 %)
White
214 (41.1 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
Phone:	(970)384-5800
Website:	http://bes.rfsd.k12.co.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 79