Gold Camp Elementary School

1805 Preserve Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 451 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 15:1 is equal to 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 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Gold Camp Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Gold Camp Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Camp Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#85 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
63%
32%
74%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gold Camp Elementary School's ranking?
Gold Camp Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 1,779 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 32% 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?
451 students attend Gold Camp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gold Camp Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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

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Event
Date
GCE First Day of School (Full Day)
August 15, 2025 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 22, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - School is Closed
March 23, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 21, 2026 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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