Enrollment
533
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden Oak Community compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden Oak Community
Golden Oak Community is a mid-sized elementary school in Santa Clarita, California, enrolling 533 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.6:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 38% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.3% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the California average.
With 533 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #237.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Sulphur Springs Union spends $13,014 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Santa Clarita's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students): Golden Oak Community is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.6:1 vs 26.2:1).
Sulphur Springs Union also operates Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students) and Pinetree Community Elementary (650 students) alongside Golden Oak Community.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Golden Oak Community compares
Golden Oak Community on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sulphur Springs Union, which includes Golden Oak Community.
$13,014
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Golden Oak Community a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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