Gold Hill Elementary School (3488)
890 MAIN STREET
GOLD HILL, CO 80302
11
Total Students Served
Half Day Kindergarten - Grade 5
School District:
Boulder Valley Re 2 (0480)
View School List
School Profile
About Gold Hill Elementary School (3488)
A MESSAGE FROM:
Gold Hill Elementary School
2025-2026
Gold Hill Elementary is a small, multi-age, mountain school nestled in the historic mining town of Gold Hill, Colorado, the oldest continuously run elementary school in the state, founded in 1873. The school?s unique setting and low student-teacher ratios foster a strong, family-like atmosphere, where each child?s distinct social, emotional, and academic needs are closely attended to, creating a nurturing and individualized learning environment. Gold Hill?s project-based learning program allows …
students to engage deeply with experiential studies, while still meeting state standards and ensuring accessibility to public education through Boulder Valley School District (BVSD). This distinctive approach to education is a hallmark of the school, and a source of pride for the Gold Hill community. The schoolhouse serves as a central hub, reflecting the close-knit relationships and strong community bonds that enrich the student experience. However, given the small student population?often fewer than ten students in grades 3-5?Gold Hill frequently lacks sufficient data for meaningful conclusions in standardized assessments like CMAS. Due to these challenges in sample size, Gold Hill?s UIP focuses on aligning with BVSD?s strategic goals, while being thoughtful about how to implement district-wide initiatives in ways that best serve its unique learning environment. Despite these constraints, Gold Hill Elementary continues to deliver a high-quality education through personalized learning, deep student engagement, and a commitment to fostering a love of learning in each student, making it a true hidden gem in today?s educational landscape.
Final 2025 Performance Rating
Note:
N/A means these data are not available.
-- means the group size is too small, so these data are not displayed to protect student or educator privacy.
Explore More:
SchoolView Legend
SCHOOL
DISTRICT
STATE
N/A
Data not available.
--
Group size too small. Data are not displayed to protect student or educator privacy.
Click these icons on any chart to show or hide data
