Very Good
#455 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 25% in state
Gold Rush Elementary
Elementary School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Parker, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12021 SOUTH SWIFT FOX WAY, Parker, CO 80134
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2021)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gold Rush Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gold Rush Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parker), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$142,162
Median home value
$643,200
Median rent
$2,027/mo
College educated
59.3%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Crossing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Legacy Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Pine Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Trail Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 599 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #46 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gold Rush Elementary is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gold Rush Elementary
Gold Rush Elementary is a public elementary school in Parker, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 675 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gold Rush Elementary
What grades does Gold Rush Elementary serve?
Gold Rush Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gold Rush Elementary?
Gold Rush Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 675 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gold Rush Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gold Rush Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gold Rush Elementary rank in CO?
Gold Rush Elementary ranks #455 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Gold Rush Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gold Rush Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gold Rush Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gold Rush Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Gold Rush Elementary a charter school?
No, Gold Rush Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gold Rush Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gold Rush Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gold Rush Elementary?
9.6% of students at Gold Rush Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 675
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (303) 387-7700
- Area population (ZIP 80134)
- 77,814
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80134; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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