- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Clarita, CA
Golden Oak Community
Federal NCES profile for Golden Oak Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063822012288
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Oak Community earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Santa Clarita · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.6:1
- large classes for California
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Oak Community has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Oak Community ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Santa Clarita, CA.
School address
District: Sulphur Springs Union · California
NCES ID 063822012288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Golden Oak Community held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 063822012288 · Santa Clarita, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 29.6:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students)
Golden Oak Community held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Golden Oak Community in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fair Oaks Ranc
Fair Oaks Ranch Community
866 students
- Pinetree Commu
Pinetree Community Elementary
650 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
586 students
- Mitchell Commu
Mitchell Community Elementary
569 students
- This school
Golden Oak Community
533 students
- Valley View Co
Valley View Community Elementary
526 students
What this shows Golden Oak Community reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Oak Community compares
Golden Oak Community 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 | 29.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
29.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,214
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 37.3%
White 23.8%
Asian 18.4%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Golden Oak Community is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sulphur Springs Union reports $15,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Oak Community Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Ranch Community | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinetree Community Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs Community Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Community Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Community Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Oak Community's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Clarita
1 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 (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Oak Community
How many students attend Golden Oak Community?
Golden Oak Community has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Clarita, CA. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Oak Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Oak Community is 29.6:1, which is 38% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Oak Community?
21.3% of students at Golden Oak Community are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Oak Community?
The largest demographic group at Golden Oak Community is Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment, in Santa Clarita, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Oak Community?
Golden Oak Community has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Oak Community rank among public schools in Santa Clarita?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Oak Community ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita on the city page.
What other schools are in Sulphur Springs Union?
Besides Golden Oak Community, Sulphur Springs Union also operates Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students), Pinetree Community Elementary (650 students), and Sulphur Springs Community Elementary (586 students). See the Sulphur Springs Union district page for the complete list.