Golden Elementary School

740 East Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 834 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Golden Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 834 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 1% in CA
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Golden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Golden Elementary School's student population of 834 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
834 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Golden Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#80 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
85%
34%
88%
47%
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
53%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Golden Elementary School's ranking?
Golden Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Golden Elementary School often compared to?
Golden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhaven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Golden Elementary School?
834 students attend Golden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Golden Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Golden Elementary School?
Golden Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Golden Elementary School offer ?
Golden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Golden Elementary School part of?
Golden Elementary School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 834 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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