Carbondale Community Charter School

Charter School 138 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Carbondale Community School (CCS) is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school that emphasizes a holistic approach to education, grounded in the principles of experiential learning and character development. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the school is built on the belief that children learn best when they are deeply engaged in their environment and community. The curriculum is designed to be integrated and project-based, encouraging students to think critically while fostering a sense of curiosity and personal responsibility.

Central to the school's identity is its focus on community values and individualized growth. CCS prioritizes small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, allowing teachers to build strong relationships with students and tailor instruction to diverse learning styles. By blending rigorous academic standards with outdoor exploration, arts, and social-emotional learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to both their local community and the wider world.

138

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carbondale Community Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	41
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
93 (67.4 %)
Hispanic
41 (29.7 %)
Two or More
3 (2.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
Phone:	(970)963-9647
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 14