- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fullerton, CA
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061473001793
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #7 of 18
- elementary schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts ranks #7 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Elementary · California
NCES ID 061473001793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 061473001793 · Fullerton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 27.7:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students)
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert C. Fisl
Robert C. Fisler Elementary
892 students
- Beechwood Elem
Beechwood Elementary
872 students
- D. Russell Par
D. Russell Parks Junior High
854 students
- Ladera Vista J
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
820 students
- Sunset Lane El
Sunset Lane Elementary
700 students
- This school
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts
610 students
What this shows Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts compares
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
White 40.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 7.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fullerton Elementary reports $17,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Fisler Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. Russell Parks Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Fullerton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary
Standard public school
892 students 27:1 students per teacher
Beechwood Elementary
Standard public school
872 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Lane Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 28:1 students per teacher
Acacia Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 30:1 students per teacher
Laguna Road Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 31.1:1 students per teacher
Pacific Drive Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts
How many students attend Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts?
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts has 610 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fullerton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts?
24.0% of students at Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts?
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts rank among elementary schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts ranks #7 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, 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 Fullerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fullerton Elementary?
Besides Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts, Fullerton Elementary also operates Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students), Beechwood Elementary (872 students), and D. Russell Parks Junior High (854 students). See the Fullerton Elementary district page for the complete list.