Serving 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gold Rush Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gold Rush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gold Rush Elementary School's student population of 663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gold Rush Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Rush Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#141 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
79%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gold Rush Elementary School's ranking?
Gold Rush Elementary School is ranked #141 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Gold Rush Elementary School often compared to?
Gold Rush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parker Core Knowledge Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Gold Rush Elementary School?
663 students attend Gold Rush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gold Rush Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold Rush Elementary School?
Gold Rush Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gold Rush Elementary School offer ?
Gold Rush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gold Rush Elementary School part of?
Gold Rush Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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