- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Etiwanda, CA
John L. Golden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John L. Golden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061296010361
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John L. Golden Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Etiwanda · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John L. Golden Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John L. Golden Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Etiwanda, CA.
School address
District: Etiwanda Elementary · California
NCES ID 061296010361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
John L. Golden Elementary held near 915 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061296010361 · Etiwanda, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 24.8:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students)
John L. Golden Elementary held near 915 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John L. Golden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Day Creek Inte
Day Creek Intermediate
1,326 students
- Etiwanda Inter
Etiwanda Intermediate
1,181 students
- Heritage Inter
Heritage Intermediate
1,175 students
- Summit Interme
Summit Intermediate
1,065 students
- This school
John L. Golden Elementary
916 students
- Carleton P. Li
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
878 students
What this shows John L. Golden Elementary reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How John L. Golden Elementary compares
John L. Golden 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,499
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
White 18.3%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, John L. Golden Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Etiwanda Elementary reports $14,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John L. Golden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etiwanda Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John L. Golden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Etiwanda
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grapeland Elementary
Standard public school
620 students 27:1 students per teacher
Windrows Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Perdew Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 21:1 students per teacher
Etiwanda Colony Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 22:1 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 (~916 students)
Frequently asked questions about John L. Golden Elementary
How many students attend John L. Golden Elementary?
John L. Golden Elementary has 916 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Etiwanda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 912 (2022-23) → 915 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John L. Golden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John L. Golden Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John L. Golden Elementary?
21.4% of students at John L. Golden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John L. Golden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John L. Golden Elementary is Asian at 44.1% of enrollment, in Etiwanda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John L. Golden Elementary?
John L. Golden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John L. Golden Elementary rank among elementary schools in Etiwanda?
By Resource Investment Index, John L. Golden Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Etiwanda, 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 Etiwanda on the city page.
What other schools are in Etiwanda Elementary?
Besides John L. Golden Elementary, Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students), Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students), and Heritage Intermediate (1,175 students). See the Etiwanda Elementary district page for the complete list.