Enrollment
717
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden Oak Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden Oak Elementary
Golden Oak Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Shafter, California, enrolling 717 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.0% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 717 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,657 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #504.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Shafter's elementary schools, it stands alongside Redwood Elementary (601 students): Golden Oak Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 18.2:1).
Richland Union Elementary also operates Redwood Elementary (601 students) and Richland Junior High (558 students) alongside Golden Oak Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Golden Oak Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,728
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland Union Elementary, which includes Golden Oak Elementary.
$17,728
Per student
+7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 63.9%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~717 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Golden Oak Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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