- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oroville, CA
Golden Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Golden Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062954011570
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Hills Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #12 of 15
- elementary schools in Oroville · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for California
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Hills Elementary ranks #12 of 15 elementary schools in Oroville, CA.
School address
District: Palermo Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062954011570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Golden Hills Elementary held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 062954011570 · Oroville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 27.4:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen M. Wilcox Elementary (592 students)
Golden Hills Elementary held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Golden Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen M. Wilco
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary
592 students
- Palermo
Palermo
458 students
- This school
Golden Hills Elementary
274 students
- Honcut 14
Honcut
14 students
- Palermo Union 5
Palermo Union Community Day (K-8)
5 students
What this shows Golden Hills Elementary reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Hills Elementary compares
Golden Hills Elementary 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 | 27.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$18,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Golden Hills Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Palermo Union Elementary reports $18,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M. Wilcox Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palermo | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Honcut | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palermo Union Community Day (K-8) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Oroville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary
Standard public school
592 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Stream Charter
Standard public school
515 students 30.3:1 students per teacher
Ophir Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Stanford Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Sierra Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Plumas Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 24.8:1 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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Hills Elementary
How many students attend Golden Hills Elementary?
Golden Hills Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oroville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Hills Elementary is 27.4:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Hills Elementary?
68.3% of students at Golden Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Golden Hills Elementary is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Oroville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Hills Elementary?
Golden Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Golden Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Hills Elementary ranks #12 of 15 elementary schools in Oroville, 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 Oroville on the city page.
What other schools are in Palermo Union Elementary?
Besides Golden Hills Elementary, Palermo Union Elementary also operates Helen M. Wilcox Elementary (592 students), Palermo (458 students), and Honcut (14 students). See the Palermo Union Elementary district page for the complete list.