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Ridgway, CO vs Carbondale, CO

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Highlights
- Carbondale spends 23.4% less per student than Ridgway.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 63.8% higher in Carbondale than in Ridgway. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carbondale had 6.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ridgway
 Ridgway, COCarbondale, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,757$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,651  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,791$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6014573
 Students per Counselor132  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree8.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Carbondale    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The economy in Carbondale Colorado is challenging to say the least. One glance at the demographics says it all: $1.5M median home, 83% appreciation, and a $58K median  More

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