Gold Rush

Today I began working at Gold Rush Elementary School. Gold Rush has a 4% free and reduced lunch rate. It is located in Douglas County, the wealthiest county in Colorado. Gold Rush open just last year. I will be spending my time in a half day kindergarten classroom. Students have class from 9 am to noon, with recess and a special thrown in there.

Total Students (2008 - 2009): 508
Fulltime teachers: 24.2
Student/Teacher Ratio: 21.0
Eligible for discounted/free lunch: 18 ( 4 %)