Enrollment
292
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orangevale, CA
Golden Valley Orchard
Federal NCES profile for Golden Valley Orchard, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060158713910Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Valley Orchard earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Orangevale · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Valley Orchard has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Valley Orchard ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Orangevale, CA.
School address
District: Golden Valley Orchard District · California
NCES ID 060158713910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden Valley Orchard compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden Valley Orchard
Golden Valley Orchard is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Orangevale, California, enrolling 292 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 87% of California schools and 23% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 541 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #518, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Golden Valley Orchard District spends $11,637 per pupil, 30% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Orangevale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pershing Elementary (494 students): Golden Valley Orchard is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.5:1 vs 24.7:1).
Golden Valley Orchard District is a single-school charter district, so Golden Valley Orchard operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Valley Orchard compares
Golden Valley Orchard on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$11,637
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
White 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Golden Valley Orchard is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Golden Valley Orchard District, which includes Golden Valley Orchard.
$11,637
Per student
-30%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 71.8%
Federal 1.1%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Orangevale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pershing Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Twin Lakes Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Oakview Community Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Trajan Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Golden Valley River
Standard public school
297 students 22.8:1 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 (~292 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Golden Valley Orchard
How many students attend Golden Valley Orchard?
Golden Valley Orchard has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orangevale, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley Orchard?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley Orchard is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Valley Orchard?
24.4% of students at Golden Valley Orchard are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Valley Orchard?
The largest demographic group at Golden Valley Orchard is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Orangevale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Valley Orchard?
Golden Valley Orchard has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Valley Orchard rank among elementary schools in Orangevale?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Valley Orchard ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Orangevale, 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 Orangevale on the city page.
Is Golden Valley Orchard a good school?
Golden Valley Orchard earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of 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 Golden Valley Orchard District?
None; Golden Valley Orchard District is a single-school charter district, and Golden Valley Orchard is its only campus.
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