Serving 617 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Goldenrod Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Goldenrod Elementary serves the southeast part of Kerman, CA, covering an area of approximately 47.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance to the zone edge of 5.7 miles and the furthest edge being 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goldenrod Elementary School's student population of 617 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goldenrod Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goldenrod Elementary School is 0.21, which is less 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
#4906 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goldenrod Elementary School's ranking?
Goldenrod Elementary School is ranked #4906 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Goldenrod Elementary School often compared to?
Goldenrod Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houghton-kearney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Goldenrod Elementary School?
617 students attend Goldenrod Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Goldenrod Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goldenrod Elementary School?
Goldenrod Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Goldenrod Elementary School offer ?
Goldenrod Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Goldenrod Elementary School part of?
Goldenrod Elementary School is part of Kerman Unified School District.
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