Gilpin County Elementary School
Tel:
(303)582-3444
- Gilpin County Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Gilpin County Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gilpin County Elementary School's student population of 229 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 229 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gilpin County Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gilpin County Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #338 out of 1,704 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 80% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilpin County No. Re-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gilpin County Elementary School is Clear Creek High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Evergreen Middle School (6.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is King-murphy Elementary School (4.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Evergreen Clear Creek High School Grades: 9-12 | 228 students
2.8 miles
185 Beaver Brook Canyon Dr.
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303)679-4600 2.8 9-12 228 - Evergreen King-murphy Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 136 students
4.5 miles
425 Circle K Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303)670-0005 4.5 PK-6 136 - Idaho Springs Carlson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 230 students
5.8 miles
1300 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303)567-4431 5.8 PK-6 230 - Evergreen Bergen Valley Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 294 students
5.9 miles
1422 Sugarbush Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303)982-4964 5.9 3-5 294 - Evergreen Bergen Meadow Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 331 students
6.0 miles
1892 Bergen Parkway
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303)982-4890 6.0 PK-2 331
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