- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tehachapi, CA
Golden Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Golden Hills 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 063888008994
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Hills Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Tehachapi · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Hills Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Tehachapi, CA.
School address
District: Tehachapi Unified · California
NCES ID 063888008994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Golden Hills Elementary held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 063888008994 · Tehachapi, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 25.5:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Tehachapi High (1,260 students)
Golden Hills Elementary held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.0 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
- Tehachapi High
Tehachapi High
1,260 students
- Jacobsen Middl
Jacobsen Middle
925 students
- This school
Golden Hills Elementary
663 students
- Tompkins Eleme
Tompkins Elementary
615 students
- Cummings Valle
Cummings Valley Elementary
560 students
- Tehachapi Inde 108
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
108 students
What this shows Golden Hills Elementary reports 663 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
76.8%
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
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Golden Hills Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tehachapi Unified reports $14,888 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehachapi High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacobsen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tompkins Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cummings Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | 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
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Tehachapi
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Hills Elementary
How many students attend Golden Hills Elementary?
Golden Hills Elementary has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tehachapi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Hills Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Hills Elementary?
40.9% 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 47.8% of enrollment, in Tehachapi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Hills Elementary?
Golden Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tehachapi?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Hills Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Tehachapi, 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 Tehachapi on the city page.
What other schools are in Tehachapi Unified?
Besides Golden Hills Elementary, Tehachapi Unified also operates Tehachapi High (1,260 students), Jacobsen Middle (925 students), and Tompkins Elementary (615 students). See the Tehachapi Unified district page for the complete list.