Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gold Camp Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gold Camp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gold Camp Elementary School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gold Camp Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Camp Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#85 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gold Camp Elementary School's ranking?
Gold Camp Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Gold Camp Elementary School often compared to?
Gold Camp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School, Broadmoor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gold Camp Elementary School?
461 students attend Gold Camp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Gold Camp Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold Camp Elementary School?
Gold Camp Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gold Camp Elementary School offer ?
Gold Camp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gold Camp Elementary School part of?
Gold Camp Elementary School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - Schools Closed
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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