Colorado River BOCES School District

460 Stone Quarry Road
Parachute, CO 81635
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Colorado River BOCES School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 181 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,898 Schools
# Students
181 Students
865,055 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
52,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

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:

0.54
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
48%
37%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
49%
49%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $69,276 is higher than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $66,028 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% 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
$69,276
$15,520
Spending / Student
$66,028
$15,839

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% )
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695 Red Mountain Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 181 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado River BOCES School District?
49% of Colorado River BOCES School District students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colorado River BOCES School District?
Colorado River BOCES School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to 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 $66,028 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 75%
  • : ≤10%
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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