Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gold Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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-5
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gold Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gold Hill Elementary School's student population of 15 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gold Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Hill Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#441 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gold Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Gold Hill Elementary School is ranked #441 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gold Hill Elementary School?
15 students attend Gold Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gold Hill Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold Hill Elementary School?
Gold Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gold Hill Elementary School offer ?
Gold Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gold Hill Elementary School part of?
Gold Hill Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
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