Gold Rush Elementary vs Pine Grove Elementary School
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.
Gold Rush Elementary
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
Pine Grove Elementary School
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
480 students
| Measure | Gold Rush Elementary Parker, Colorado | Pine Grove Elementary School Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 993 | #174 of 993 |
| National rank | #9170 of 50,301 | #13381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 639 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 44% |
| city | Parker | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Rush Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 67.1).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 44%).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Gold Rush Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 10.4%).
- •Pine Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.8).
- •Gold Rush Elementary is the larger school with 639 students compared with 480.
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 Pine Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Rush Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 67.1 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 Pine Grove Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Parker and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Rush Elementary: 639. Pine Grove Elementary School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Rush Elementary and Pine Grove Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Gold Rush Elementary is 107th of 993 and Pine Grove Elementary School is 174th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).