Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilpin County Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gilpin County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gilpin County Elementary School's student population of 186 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
186 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Gilpin County Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilpin County 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
13%
36%

Black
3%
5%

White
79%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilpin County Elementary School's ranking?
Gilpin County Elementary School is ranked #309 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gilpin County Elementary School?
186 students attend Gilpin County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gilpin County Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilpin County Elementary School?
Gilpin County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gilpin County Elementary School offer ?
Gilpin County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gilpin County Elementary School part of?
Gilpin County Elementary School is part of Gilpin County School District No. Re-1.
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