- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shafter, CA
Golden Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Golden Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062145009566
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Oak Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Shafter · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Oak Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Oak Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Shafter, CA.
School address
District: Richland Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062145009566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Golden Oak Elementary held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 062145009566 · Shafter, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 19.9:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwood Elementary (601 students)
Golden Oak Elementary held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Golden Oak Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Golden Oak Elementary
717 students
- Redwood Elemen
Redwood Elementary
601 students
- Richland Junio
Richland Junior High
558 students
- Sequoia Elemen
Sequoia Elementary
534 students
What this shows Golden Oak Elementary reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Oak Elementary compares
Golden Oak 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$20,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.0%
White 2.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Golden Oak Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland Union Elementary reports $20,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Oak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richland Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sequoia Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Oak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Shafter
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Redwood Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary
Standard public school
287 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Grow Academy Shafter
Standard public school
80 students 2.6:1 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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Oak Elementary
How many students attend Golden Oak Elementary?
Golden Oak Elementary has 717 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shafter, CA. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Oak Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Oak Elementary?
83.0% of students at Golden Oak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Golden Oak Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment, in Shafter, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Oak Elementary?
Golden Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Oak Elementary rank among elementary schools in Shafter?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Oak Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Shafter, 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 Shafter on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland Union Elementary?
Besides Golden Oak Elementary, Richland Union Elementary also operates Redwood Elementary (601 students), Richland Junior High (558 students), and Sequoia Elementary (534 students). See the Richland Union Elementary district page for the complete list.