At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
834
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
24%-41.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Golden Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Placentia, California. The school enrolls 834 students. It is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified
County6059
CityPlacentia
ZIP92870
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063066004763
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment834
White22.0%
Hispanic / Latino16.5%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian52.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races7.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
22.0%
Hispanic
16.5%
Black
0.7%
Asian
52.8%
Two+
7.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.