Top Rankings
Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 390 students in Gilpin County School District No. Re-1. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
390 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gilpin County School District No. Re-1, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
36%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
78%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,526 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,962 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,526
$15,473
Spending / Student
$15,962
$15,791
Best Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilpin County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: 6-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilpin County School District No. Re-1?
Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 manages 2 public schools serving 390 students.
What is the rank of Gilpinunty School District No. Re-1?
Gilpinunty School District No. Re-1 is ranked #30 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilpinunty School District No. Re-1?
78% of Gilpinunty School District No. Re-1 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilpinunty School District No. Re-1?
Gilpinunty School District No. Re-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Gilpinunty School District No. Re-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,962 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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