GOLD RUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Go back
12021 S SWIFT FOX WAY
PARKER, CO 80134
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Phone: 303-387-7700
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 8
  • Educational Climate: Above Average
  • Technology Measure: Not Reported
  • Type: Public
  • Grades: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
  • District: Douglas County School District Re - 1
  • Students/Teacher: NOT REPORTED
  • Students/Grade: 113.5
  • Number Students: 681
  • Number Teachers: NOT REPORTED
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  • Expense/Pupil: $5,100.00 - 5,299.99
  • Poverty Level: 0 - 5.9 PERCENT
  • Number Computers: 0
  • Number PCs: 0
  • Number Macs: 0
  • Principal: Mr Jim Brickey
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
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School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (15 ratings)
Maximum Rating: 5




    School Reviews (15 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-10-04
    "Our kids have been at Gold Rush since it opened. Luckily the school is on a better track with the new principal but it will take a lot to create some much needed change. The principal that opened this school created a climate that made it difficult to make suggestions or voice concerns. Expectations aren't given for what is taught and this is quite evident within grade levels. One teacher in third might teach X facts but another in the same grade doesn't. There is absolutely no consistency in curriculum. My child has literally had a different spelling program for each of the 5 years there with one year having none at all! Where is the philosophy and vision ? You just don't know what your kid will get year to year. The math curriculum has major gaps and when the students enter middle school they are lacking basic skills because the teachers do not supplement with these skills. Their only award, Top Dog, is almost impossible for a student to get. It's either all or nothing. However the middle school recognizes students using a variety of criteria-all A's, A's and B's, etc.., work habits, etc.. Many families have chosen charters and home school over going to Gold Rush!"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-06-06
    "This is one of the best schools I've ever had the pleasure of being associated with, as a parent AND employee. I feel I have to address some of the disparaging comments from previous reviewers. About class size, yes, the classes are larger than some schools, HOWEVER, there is a dedicated EA (assistant) in each grade, plus many parent volunteers. The teachers often use the EAs/Volunteers to split the class in half to do group teaching, so instead of one teacher for 22, 28 or even 30 students, it's one to 15, which is a great ratio. The school uses a great budget model, so there have been little to no cuts in specials, EAs, library, technology, and other areas. You won't see many DCSD schools with all these resources still intact. Regarding the principal situation, there were 2 interim principals because no one at this school wanted to 'jump the gun', and hire someone quickly who was perhaps not the best fit for the school. So they took their time and have found a wonderful, experienced principal for next year. If I were to choose again, I would still pick Gold Rush as the best place for my children."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-05-30
    "We had great hopes for this school when we moved to the area, but after 2 years we are really disappointed with the lack of progress we've seen in our kids compared to previous schools. They've had a lot of changes in staffing in the last year - two part-time interim principals, new vp, new staff in specials. There is very little support for students who are performing above grade level - they may be given different work but then they are on their own to complete it. The class sizes are crazy. Our kids have had 30 and 31 in their classes. In my daughter's class this year, she had a variety of substitutes throughout the year so her teacher could do planning, or have meetings, or who knows what! Frequent subs are disruptive to the minimal structure and learning that was going on. On the plus side, they have many friendly staff and our son did have a strong teacher this year. But who knows what we'll get for next year - are our kids going to grow or just get by? The search is on for a new school..."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-09-22
    "School highlights for this school say: "Band". This is misleading because the elementary schools no longer offer band due to budget cuts. This school is also very overcrowded. I would recommend you call and find out actual class sizes rather than relying on averages because they are very misleading. This school has over 30 students in classes at all grade levels. The Douglas County school district overall is in a very sad financial state right now. You will pay for things you never expected to pay for like bus service and text books to the tune of $100 each."
    Other Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-09-06
    "Things may be changing for the better now that the old administration has moved on!"
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