Gold Rush Elementary vs Iron Horse Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Rush Elementary
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
Iron Horse Elementary School
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Gold Rush Elementary Parker, Colorado | Iron Horse Elementary School Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 993 | #247 of 993 |
| National rank | #9170 of 50,301 | #16993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 639 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| city | Parker | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Rush Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 61.7).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 22.8%).
- •Iron Horse Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.8).
- •Gold Rush Elementary is the larger school with 639 students compared with 430.
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 Gold Rush Elementary better than Iron Horse Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Rush Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 61.7 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 Gold Rush Elementary and Iron Horse Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Parker and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Rush Elementary: 639. Iron Horse Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Rush Elementary and Iron Horse Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Gold Rush Elementary is 107th of 993 and Iron Horse Elementary School is 247th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).