Enrollment
270
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Placerville, CA
Gold Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gold Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061539001962
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gold Oak Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Placerville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gold Oak Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gold Oak Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Placerville, CA.
School address
District: Gold Oak Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061539001962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gold Oak Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gold Oak Elementary
Gold Oak Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Placerville, California, enrolling 270 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 603 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #476, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 844 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gold Oak Union Elementary spends $12,852 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Placerville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sierra Elementary (402 students): Gold Oak Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 25.1:1).
Its district, Gold Oak Union Elementary, also runs Pleasant Valley Middle (117 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gold Oak Elementary compares
Gold Oak Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
67.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Gold Oak Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gold Oak Union Elementary, which includes Gold Oak Elementary.
$12,852
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 51.6%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gold Oak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gold Oak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Placerville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sierra Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Indian Creek Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Louisiana Schnell Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Herbert C. Green Middle
Standard public school
363 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Gold Trail
Standard public school
274 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Sutters Mill
Standard public school
201 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gold Oak Elementary
How many students attend Gold Oak Elementary?
Gold Oak Elementary has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Placerville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gold Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gold Oak Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gold Oak Elementary?
37.3% of students at Gold Oak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gold Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gold Oak Elementary is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Placerville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gold Oak Elementary?
Gold Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gold Oak Elementary rank among elementary schools in Placerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gold Oak Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Placerville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Placerville on the city page.
Is Gold Oak Elementary a good school?
Gold Oak Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gold Oak Union Elementary?
Besides Gold Oak Elementary, Gold Oak Union Elementary also operates Pleasant Valley Middle (117 students). See the Gold Oak Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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