Gold Rush Elementary vs Leman Classical Academy
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
Leman Classical Academy
Parker · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,390 students
| Measure | Gold Rush Elementary Parker, Colorado | Leman Classical Academy Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 993 | #318 of 993 |
| National rank | #9170 of 50,301 | #20763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 639 | 1,390 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 1,390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 48% |
| city | Parker | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Rush Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 56.3).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 49%).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 14.2%).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.1).
- •Leman Classical Academy is the larger school with 1,390 students compared with 639.
- •Gold Rush Elementary is a public school while Leman Classical Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Leman Classical Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Rush Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 56.3 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 Gold Rush Elementary and Leman Classical Academy?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Parker and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Rush Elementary: 639. Leman Classical Academy: 1,390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Rush Elementary and Leman Classical Academy rank in Colorado?
Gold Rush Elementary is 107th of 993 and Leman Classical Academy is 318th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).