Gold Street Elementary School

321 North Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gold Street Elementary School serves 164 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 72%
  • : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gold Street Elementary School's student population of 164 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Gold Street 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
72%
59%
(11-12)
56%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Gold Street Elementary School?
164 students attend Gold Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Gold Street Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gold Street Elementary School?
Gold Street Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gold Street Elementary School offer ?
Gold Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Gold Street Elementary School part of?
Gold Street Elementary School is part of Yreka Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 72%
  • : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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