Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gold Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Gold Ridge Elementary serves the eastern part of Folsom, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 23 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 7 miles to its furthest point.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gold Ridge Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Gold Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Ridge Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
40%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #1409 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gold Ridge Elementary School?
496 students attend Gold Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Gold Ridge Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
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