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Gold Rush Elementary School

12021 SOUTH SWIFT FOX WAY, PARKER, CO 80134

Top 10% School in Colorado

Ranked 7 of 239 in Colorado

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About Gold Rush Elementary School

Welcome to Gold Rush Elementary School in Parker, Colorado - a thriving, community-driven school that serves 675 PK-5 students in a suburban community where the median home value is roughly $675K. The school serves a student population that is 49% female, 51% male, and 10% economically disadvantaged. The academic results speak for themselves, with an 8/10 "Great Schools" rating for academic performance, with a 70% in math and 64% in reading, an accomplished staff of 36 teachers, a ranking of #97 of elementary schools in Colorado, and a ranking of #13 in the Douglas County School District. Programs like "Golden Tickets" and "TOP DOG" awards are just a few ways it fosters an atmosphere of excellence in the school. Become a part of a school that welcomes success in academics and a thriving spirit of the community - where students shine like gold! Come visit and see why, for many families, Gold Rush is one of the area's top elementary schools in Colorado!

Gold Rush Elementary School Contact Information

Address

12021 SOUTH SWIFT FOX WAY, PARKER, CO 80134

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Phone

(303) 387-7700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 70%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 70% in Math and 64% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
663
Total Students
$75499
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 7 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gold Rush Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 76.5%
Asian 5.1%
Hispanic 13.5%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 3.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
76.5%
Asian
5.1%
Hispanic
13.5%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
3.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 663
48.7%
323 Female
51.3%
340 Male

Student Population

663 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

647 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Gold Rush Elementary School has announced that open enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year begins November 3, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Parents can tour the school on November 10, 13, or December 4 at 5:00 p.m. Upcoming events include a Veterans Day Assembly on November 11 and a Fall Book Fair on November 17. Rated 8/10 by GreatSchools, Gold Rush Elementary has raised $60,616 through DonorsChoose, funding 74 projects to enrich classrooms.

FAQ

Q1. What unique programs does Gold Rush Elementary School have for its students?

Ans. Gold Rush Elementary School has programs for arts integration, STEM enrichment, and coding after school to help kids grow creatively and academically.

Q2. How different are the students at Gold Rush Elementary School?

Ans. The student body is diverse, with students from many different racial and cultural backgrounds. This makes for a welcoming place to learn.

Q3. What kinds of sports and other activities are offered at Gold Rush Elementary School?

Ans. Students can join the chess club, robotics club, soccer, basketball, and seasonal school performances.

Q4. What does Gold Rush Elementary School do to help parents and families?

Ans. The school has regular parent-teacher conferences, workshops, and chances for parents to volunteer in the community.

Q5. What kinds of technology and digital learning tools does Gold Rush Elementary School use?

Ans. Gold Rush Elementary School uses tablets, interactive smartboards, and coding platforms in the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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