Gold Rush Elementary vs Maxwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 32 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
Maxwell Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
| Measure | Gold Rush Elementary Parker, Colorado | Maxwell Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 993 | #975 of 993 |
| National rank | #9170 of 50,301 | #48647 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 639 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 18% |
| city | Parker | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Rush Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 12.6).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 18%).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 20%).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 92.9%).
- •Maxwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.8).
- •Gold Rush Elementary is the larger school with 639 students compared with 638.
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 Maxwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Rush Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 12.6 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 Maxwell Elementary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Parker and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Rush Elementary: 639. Maxwell Elementary School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Rush Elementary and Maxwell Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Gold Rush Elementary is 107th of 993 and Maxwell Elementary School is 975th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).