- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madera, CA
Gould Educational Center
Federal NCES profile for Gould Educational Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069101707126
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gould Educational Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for California
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gould Educational Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gould Educational Center ranks #6 of 10 schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera County Superintendent of Schools · California
NCES ID 069101707126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Gould Educational Center held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 069101707126 · Madera, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 8:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer Technical Center (207 students)
Gould Educational Center held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gould Educational Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gould Educational Center
351 students
- Pioneer Techni
Pioneer Technical Center
207 students
- Madera County 61
Madera County Independent Academy
61 students
- Juvenile Hall 29
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary)
29 students
What this shows Gould Educational Center reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gould Educational Center compares
Gould Educational Center 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 63% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.6%
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
$71,630
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
White 16.5%
Asian 2.3%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Gould Educational Center is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Madera County Superintendent of Schools reports $71,630 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gould Educational Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Technical Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera County Independent Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gould Educational Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Madera
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Duane E. Furman Independent Study
Alternative education program
348 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Technical Center
Alternative education program
207 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Madera County Independent Academy
Alternative education program
61 students 30.5:1 students per teacher
Freedom Home
Alternative education program
53 students 53:1 students per teacher
Ripperdan Community Day
Alternative education program
49 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary)
Alternative education program
29 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gould Educational Center
How many students attend Gould Educational Center?
Gould Educational Center has 351 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gould Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Gould Educational Center is 8:1, which is 63% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% lower 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 Gould Educational Center?
66.9% of students at Gould Educational Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gould Educational Center?
The largest demographic group at Gould Educational Center is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gould Educational Center?
Gould Educational Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Gould Educational Center rank among schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Gould Educational Center ranks #6 of 10 schools in Madera, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Madera County Superintendent of Schools?
Besides Gould Educational Center, Madera County Superintendent of Schools also operates Pioneer Technical Center (207 students), Madera County Independent Academy (61 students), and Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary) (29 students). See the Madera County Superintendent of Schools district page for the complete list.