Gold Rush Elementary School

Gold Rush Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
12021 S Swift Fox Way,  Parker, CO
Douglas County School District No. RE-1
4.1
663 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Patricia Hanrahan
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
64%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
23.7%
State Average
25%
Science
62%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
647:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
76.5%
Hispanic
13.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.1%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 21 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/26/2024
We love this school. The Principal is a strong leader, the teachers are top notch, and our child is thriving.
5.0 parent
2/4/2024
Great school with amazing teachers that love what they do.
5.0 parent
1/14/2023
This school is fantastic! I have literally turned down job opportunities because I don't want to leave this area and must remove my kids from this fantastic school. The teachers are great. The principal is great and it's a school that Parker should be very proud of - for those of you reading these r...
5.0 parent
5/25/2022
We have a Gold Rush graduate and a current student there. The last two years have been quite the ride, and we are so proud of these teachers and admins for keeping everything moving forward. I know it wasn’t easy, and they deserve a huge “Thank You”. This school runs on amazing families and staff -...

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Gold Rush Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Parker, CO and is served by the Douglas County School District No. RE-1 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 663 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Gold Rush Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chaparral High School, Legend High School, Lutheran High School, and more. Learn more about what Parker has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gold Rush Elementary School.

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