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John L. Golden Elementary School

12400 Banyan St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
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John L. Golden Elementary School serves 904 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (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 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 79%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John L. Golden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

John L. Golden Elementary School's student population of 904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2022
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
904 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of John L. Golden Elementary School is 0.72, 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
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
79%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
79%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John L. Golden 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
23:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of John L. Golden 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
n/a
Asian
41%
12%
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Hispanic
26%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
21%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John L. Golden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Etiwanda Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John L. Golden Elementary School's ranking?

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

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

79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend John L. Golden Elementary School?

904 students attend John L. Golden Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of John L. Golden Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of John L. Golden Elementary School?

John L. Golden Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does John L. Golden Elementary School offer ?

John L. Golden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is John L. Golden Elementary School part of?

John L. Golden Elementary School is part of Etiwanda Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 79%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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