Serving 885 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John L. Golden Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- 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
School Overview
John L. Golden Elementary School's student population of 885 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
885 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John L. Golden 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John L. Golden Elementary School often compared to?
John L. Golden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grapeland Elementary School, Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
885 students attend John L. Golden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of John L. Golden Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 10% 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 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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