- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburg, CA
Golden Gate Community
Federal NCES profile for Golden Gate Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069100510472Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Gate Community earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools.
- #2 of 15
- public schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for California
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Gate Community has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Gate Community ranks #2 of 15 public schools in Pittsburg, CA.
School address
District: Contra Costa County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069100510472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Golden Gate Community grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 069100510472 · Pittsburg, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
69 enr · 7.7:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cccoe Special Education Programs (116 students)
Golden Gate Community grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Golden Gate Community in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cccoe Special
Cccoe Special Education Programs
116 students
- This school
Golden Gate Community
69 students
- Floyd I. March
Floyd I. Marchus
50 students
- Mt. Mckinley 42
Mt. Mckinley
42 students
- Central County 15
Central County Special Education Programs
15 students
What this shows Golden Gate Community reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Gate Community compares
Golden Gate Community is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 64% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%
African American 36.9%
White 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Golden Gate Community is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How Golden Gate Community Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cccoe Special Education Programs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd I. Marchus | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Mckinley | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central County Special Education Programs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Gate Community's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Gate Community
How many students attend Golden Gate Community?
Golden Gate Community has 69 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pittsburg, CA. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Gate Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Gate Community is 7.7:1, which is 64% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% lower 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 Golden Gate Community?
76.7% of students at Golden Gate Community are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Gate Community?
The largest demographic group at Golden Gate Community is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Gate Community?
Golden Gate Community has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Golden Gate Community rank among public schools in Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Gate Community ranks #2 of 15 public schools in Pittsburg, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pittsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Contra Costa County Office of Education?
Besides Golden Gate Community, Contra Costa County Office of Education also operates Cccoe Special Education Programs (116 students), Floyd I. Marchus (50 students), and Mt. Mckinley (42 students). See the Contra Costa County Office of Education district page for the complete list.