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.
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.
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.