Cherokee Trail Elementary School vs Gold Rush Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
553 students
Gold Rush Elementary
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
| Measure | Cherokee Trail Elementary School Parker, Colorado | Gold Rush Elementary Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #292 of 993 | #107 of 993 |
| National rank | #19343 of 50,301 | #9170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 553 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 64% |
| city | Parker | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Rush Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 58.3).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 44%).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 34.2%).
- •Cherokee Trail Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.8).
- •Gold Rush Elementary is the larger school with 639 students compared with 553.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee Trail Elementary School better than Gold Rush Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Rush Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 58.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cherokee Trail Elementary School and Gold Rush Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Parker and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School: 553. Gold Rush Elementary: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Trail Elementary School and Gold Rush Elementary rank in Colorado?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is 292nd of 993 and Gold Rush Elementary is 107th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).