Gold Trail Union Elementary School District

1575 Old Ranch Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667-8929
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Gold Trail Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 498 students in Gold Trail Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Gold Trail Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
498 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gold Trail Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #477 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#448 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
34%
52%
47%
35-39%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
18%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
77%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,165 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,114 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,165
$19,978
Spending / Student
$14,114
$18,399

Best Gold Trail Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutters Mill
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Luneman Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-2591
Gr: K-3 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Gold Trail
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
889 Cold Springs Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-2595
Gr: 4-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gold Trail Union Elementary School District?
Gold Trail Union Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 498 students.
What is the rank of Gold Trail Union Elementary School District?
Gold Trail Union Elementary School District is ranked #477 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gold Trail Union Elementary School District?
77% of Gold Trail Union Elementary School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gold Trail Union Elementary School District?
Gold Trail Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gold Trail Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,114 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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