- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orosi, CA
Golden Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Golden Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061035005511
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Valley Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Orosi · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Valley Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Orosi, CA.
School address
District: Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061035005511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Golden Valley Elementary shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 31.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 061035005511 · Orosi, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 19.5:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Orosi High (1,108 students)
Golden Valley Elementary shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE held 31.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Golden Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orosi High
Orosi High
1,108 students
- El Monte Middl
El Monte Middle
844 students
- Cutler Element
Cutler Elementary
607 students
- This school
Golden Valley Elementary
603 students
- Palm Elementar
Palm Elementary
573 students
- Lovell High 54
Lovell High
54 students
What this shows Golden Valley Elementary reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Valley Elementary compares
Golden Valley Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$19,573
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.7%
Asian 5.1%
White 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Golden Valley Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified reports $19,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orosi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Monte Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cutler Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovell High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Orosi
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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Valley Elementary
How many students attend Golden Valley Elementary?
Golden Valley Elementary has 603 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orosi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Valley Elementary?
85.9% of students at Golden Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Golden Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment, in Orosi, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Valley Elementary?
Golden Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Orosi?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Valley Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Orosi, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified?
Besides Golden Valley Elementary, Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified also operates Orosi High (1,108 students), El Monte Middle (844 students), and Cutler Elementary (607 students). See the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified district page for the complete list.