Gold Ridge Elementary School
Tel:
(916)294-9140
- Gold Ridge Elementary School serves 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Gold Ridge Elementary School's student population of 618 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 618 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gold Ridge Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gold Ridge Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #919 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 35% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 47% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Folsom-Cordova Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gold Ridge Elementary School is Folsom High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Folsom Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Folsom Folsom High School Grades: 9-12 | 2419 students
1.2 miles
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-2400 1.2 9-12 2419 - Folsom Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 552 students
1.4 miles
775 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9170 1.4 K-5 552 - Folsom Vista Del Lago High School Grades: 9-12 | 1761 students
1.7 miles
1970 Brd.stone Pkwy.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-2410 1.7 9-12 1761 - Folsom Folsom Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1445 students
1.8 miles
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9040 1.8 6-8 1445 - Folsom Oak Chan Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 466 students
1.8 miles
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9155 1.8 K-5 466
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