Gold Ridge Elementary School

735 Halidon Way
Folsom, CA 95630

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.fcusd.org

Gold Ridge Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 547 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Math Proficiency
: 66%
Reading Proficiency
: 76%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gold Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Gold Ridge Elementary School's student population of 547 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

547 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Gold Ridge Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Gold Ridge Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Gold Ridge Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

66%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gold Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

76%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gold Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Gold Ridge Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

39%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Gold Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

14%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Gold Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

35%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Gold Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.70

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Gold Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gold Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Folsom-Cordova Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gold Ridge Elementary School's ranking?

Gold Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What schools are Gold Ridge Elementary School often compared to?

Gold Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Gold Ridge Elementary School?

547 students attend Gold Ridge Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of Gold Ridge Elementary School students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold Ridge Elementary School?

Gold Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Gold Ridge Elementary School offer ?

Gold Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Gold Ridge Elementary School part of?

Gold Ridge Elementary School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break - No School

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School

May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 547 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Math Proficiency
: 66%
Reading Proficiency
: 76%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education