- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Diamond Bar, CA
Golden Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Golden Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063132004843
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Springs Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Diamond Bar · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Springs Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Springs Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Diamond Bar, CA.
School address
District: Pomona Unified · California
NCES ID 063132004843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Golden Springs Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 063132004843 · Diamond Bar, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 24.3:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Garey High (1,567 students)
Golden Springs Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Golden Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garey High
Garey High
1,567 students
- Diamond Ranch
Diamond Ranch High
1,542 students
- School of Exte
School of Extended Educational Options
1,204 students
- Pomona High
Pomona High
993 students
- Ganesha High
Ganesha High
895 students
- This school 388
Golden Springs Elementary
388 students
What this shows Golden Springs Elementary reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Springs Elementary compares
Golden Springs 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$20,239
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
Asian 15.7%
White 6.2%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Golden Springs Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pomona Unified reports $20,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garey High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Ranch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School of Extended Educational Options | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ganesha High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Diamond Bar
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Evergreen Elementary
Standard public school
709 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Quail Summit Elementary
Standard public school
696 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Castle Rock Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Hill Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Pantera Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Armstrong Elementary
Standard public school
251 students 17.9:1 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Springs Elementary
How many students attend Golden Springs Elementary?
Golden Springs Elementary has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Diamond Bar, CA. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Springs Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Springs Elementary?
54.5% of students at Golden Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Golden Springs Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in Diamond Bar, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Springs Elementary?
Golden Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Golden Springs Elementary rank among elementary schools in Diamond Bar?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Springs Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Diamond Bar, 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 Diamond Bar on the city page.
What other schools are in Pomona Unified?
Besides Golden Springs Elementary, Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students), Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students), and School of Extended Educational Options (1,204 students). See the Pomona Unified district page for the complete list.