Enrollment
496
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Folsom, CA
Gold Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gold Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061389007611
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gold Ridge Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Folsom · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gold Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gold Ridge Elementary ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Folsom, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389007611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gold Ridge Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gold Ridge Elementary
Gold Ridge Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Folsom, California, enrolling 496 students.
At 20.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.9% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the California average.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #169.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Folsom's elementary schools, it stands alongside Theodore Judah Elementary (600 students): Gold Ridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 25:1).
Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students) and Cordova High (1,944 students) alongside Gold Ridge Elementary.
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 Ridge Elementary compares
Gold Ridge 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$13,871
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 39.9%
Asian 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Gold Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Folsom-Cordova Unified, which includes Gold Ridge Elementary.
$13,871
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 49.9%
Federal 11.7%
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 Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cordova High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gold Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Folsom
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Theodore Judah Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 25:1 students per teacher
Mangini Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 23:1 students per teacher
Natoma Station Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Russell Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 18:1 students per teacher
Folsom Hills Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 24.5:1 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 (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gold Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Gold Ridge Elementary?
Gold Ridge Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Folsom, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gold Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gold Ridge Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Ridge Elementary?
16.9% of students at Gold Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gold Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gold Ridge Elementary is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Folsom, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gold Ridge Elementary?
Gold Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gold Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Folsom?
By Resource Investment Index, Gold Ridge Elementary ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Folsom, 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 Folsom on the city page.
Is Gold Ridge Elementary a good school?
Gold Ridge Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides Gold Ridge Elementary, Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students), Cordova High (1,944 students), and Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.
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