Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gold Camp Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Gold Camp Elementary School serves the northeast part of Colorado Springs, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest point within the attendance area is about 3.5 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gold Camp 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 Camp Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gold Camp Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Camp Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gold Camp Elementary School's ranking?
Gold Camp Elementary School is ranked #87 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Gold Camp Elementary School often compared to?
Gold Camp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School, Broadmoor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gold Camp Elementary School?
435 students attend Gold Camp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gold Camp Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gold Camp Elementary School?
Gold Camp Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gold Camp Elementary School offer ?
Gold Camp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gold Camp Elementary School part of?
Gold Camp Elementary School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.
School Calendar
View the Gold Camp Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break - Schools Closed
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School 1st-5th Grade (Half Day)
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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