Gold Rush Elementary

12021 SOUTH SWIFT FOX WAY
PARKER, CO 80134

672 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gold Rush Elementary, located in Parker, Colorado, is a K-6 public school within the Douglas County School District. Situated in the suburban community of Stonegate, the school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and building a strong, inclusive community culture. The school prides itself on a supportive environment where staff focus on the social-emotional development of students alongside rigorous core instruction.

Academically, Gold Rush Elementary emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates traditional subjects with modern educational technology. The school is known for its active parent-teacher organization and community involvement, which help provide students with various enrichment opportunities, such as extracurricular clubs and school-wide events. By fostering a collaborative partnership between families and educators, Gold Rush aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining high standards of character and academic excellence.

672

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gold Rush Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	514
Hispanic	91
Black	5
Asian	34
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

White
514 (76.5 %)
Hispanic
91 (13.5 %)
Asian
34 (5.1 %)
Two or More
25 (3.7 %)
Black
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-7700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gold Rush Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gold Rush Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	327	48.7%
Male	345	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)