Gold Camp Elementary School

1805 Preserve Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 435 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Gold Camp Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
435 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor

School Rankings

Gold Camp Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Camp Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#87 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
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63%
33%
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74%
45%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
37%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
78%
49%
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.38
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(22-23)
8.5%
33.6%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gold Camp Elementary School's ranking?
Gold Camp Elementary School is ranked #87 out of 1,748 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 33% 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?
435 students attend Gold Camp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gold Camp Elementary School students are White, 11% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gold Camp Elementary School offer ?
Gold Camp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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
K-6 First Day of school All Day
August 21, 2026 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break - Schools Closed
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School 1st-5th Grade (Half Day)
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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