- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kerman, CA
Goldenrod Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Goldenrod Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061949012756
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goldenrod Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Kerman · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- small classes for California
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Goldenrod Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goldenrod Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Kerman, CA.
School address
District: Kerman Unified · California
NCES ID 061949012756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Goldenrod Elementary held near 860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 061949012756 · Kerman, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 17.1:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Kerman High (1,493 students)
Goldenrod Elementary held near 860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Goldenrod Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kerman High
Kerman High
1,493 students
- Kerman Middle
Kerman Middle
810 students
- This school
Goldenrod Elementary
617 students
- Kerman-Floyd E 567
Kerman-Floyd Elementary
567 students
- Liberty Elemen 563
Liberty Elementary
563 students
- Sun Empire Ele 490
Sun Empire Elementary
490 students
What this shows Goldenrod Elementary reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goldenrod Elementary compares
Goldenrod 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$15,605
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.5%
Asian 4.5%
White 3.9%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Goldenrod Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Kerman Unified reports $15,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goldenrod Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kerman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kerman-Floyd Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Empire Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goldenrod Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Kerman
3 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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goldenrod Elementary
How many students attend Goldenrod Elementary?
Goldenrod Elementary has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kerman, CA. CCD year-over-year: 871 (2022-23) → 860 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldenrod Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldenrod Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 9% 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 Goldenrod Elementary?
72.2% of students at Goldenrod Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goldenrod Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Goldenrod Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Kerman, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goldenrod Elementary?
Goldenrod Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Goldenrod Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kerman?
By Resource Investment Index, Goldenrod Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Kerman, 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 Kerman on the city page.
What other schools are in Kerman Unified?
Besides Goldenrod Elementary, Kerman Unified also operates Kerman High (1,493 students), Kerman Middle (810 students), and Kerman-Floyd Elementary (567 students). See the Kerman Unified district page for the complete list.