Golden Valley River District

Orangevale, California — 1 schools

314
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,604
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Golden Valley River District operates 1 public schools serving 314 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 297 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sacramento County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,604 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.5% local, 71.5% state, and 1.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #1418 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 28.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.3% White, 19.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Golden Valley River accounts for 100.0% of all Golden Valley River District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Golden Valley River District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Golden Valley River District chronic absenteeism rate is 28.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Golden Valley River District is typically wider than the Golden Valley River District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

1.0%
Federal
71.5%
State
27.5%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
1418 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Sacramento County county, where this district is located.

$1,748
Studio/mo
$1,832
1 BR/mo
$2,255
2 BR/mo
$3,002
3 BR/mo
$3,460
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Golden Valley River District.

White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 12.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

28.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Golden Valley River District

School Enrollment
Golden Valley River
Charter
297

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Golden Valley River District?

Golden Valley River District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 314 students.

How much does Golden Valley River District spend per student?

Golden Valley River District spends $12,604 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #1418 in California.

What is the average rent near Golden Valley River District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Sacramento County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Golden Valley River District?

Golden Valley River District students are 67.3% White, 19.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Golden Valley River District?

Golden Valley River District has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #1418 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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