Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Carbondale, CO
16543 Hwy 82, Carbondale, CO 81623
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 74% of independent schools in Colorado
- Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Carbondale since at least 2011
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork is an independent private school in Carbondale, Colorado, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 175 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of independent elementary schools in Colorado. Enrollment has grown about 21% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 175
- Teachers
- 40 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 62 girls, 113 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 74% of independent elementary schools in Colorado (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 63% of independent elementary schools in Colorado.
- Compared with 19 independent elementary schools in Colorado.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork
What grades does Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork serve?
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork?
About 175 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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