Gold Hill Elementary School
Gold Hill Elementary School serves 19 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 40%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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School Overview
Gold Hill Elementary School's student population of 19 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gold Hill Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
34%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
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