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Colorado River BOCES School District

460 Stone Quarry Road
Parachute, CO 81635
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For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 165 students in Colorado River BOCES School District.
Public Schools in Colorado River BOCES School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,915 Schools
# Students
165 Students
867,572 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
52,823 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
(18-19)
≤10%
35%
(18-19)
11-19%
47%
75%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
46%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
53%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $75,994 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $72,430 is higher than the state median of $15,793. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$75,994
$15,475
Spending / Student
$72,430
$15,793

Best Colorado River BOCES School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yampah Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
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695 Red Mountain Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
695 Red Mt Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 948-3581
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Colorado River BOCES School District?
Colorado River BOCES School District manages 2 public schools serving 165 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado River BOCES School District?
53% of Colorado River BOCES School District students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colorado River BOCES School District?
Colorado River BOCES School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Colorado River BOCES School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $72,430 is higher than the state median of $15,793. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 75%
  • : ≤10%
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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