Serving 675 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 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 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 675 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Gold Rush Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Rush Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
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 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gold Rush Elementary School?
675 students attend Gold Rush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gold Rush Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 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 19:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 675 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
