6.1avg / 10

Gold Trail Union Elementary School District

School District · Placerville, California

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 498

Teachers (FTE): 25

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

498

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.9:1

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

498

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.9:1

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How this district compares

California rank

#393 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,671

$2,976 vs California median

District size

498 students

Smaller than California median

Top-Rated Schools in Gold Trail Union Elementary

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Sutters Mill	6.7 / 10	Elementary	—	230
2	Gold Trail	5.5 / 10	Middle	—	268

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About Gold Trail Union Elementary

Gold Trail Union Elementary is a Placerville, California school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 498 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1. District-level spending was $14,671 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Gold Trail Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sutters Mill, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Gold Trail Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 52.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.

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Schools in Gold Trail Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency52.4%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency55.9%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Gold Trail Union Elementary with test data.

Schools in Gold Trail Union Elementary

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Middle Schools1

District Details

State: California
City: Placerville
Total Enrollment: 498
Teachers (FTE): 25
District spending per student: $14,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gold Trail Union Elementary?

Gold Trail Union Elementary has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Gold Trail Union Elementary?

The average composite rating for Gold Trail Union Elementary is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Gold Trail Union Elementary?

Gold Trail Union Elementary's district-level spending was $14,671 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Gold Trail Union Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Gold Trail Union Elementary is 19.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Gold Trail Union Elementary?

Sutters Mill is the highest-rated school in Gold Trail Union Elementary with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Gold Trail Union Elementary?

Across schools in Gold Trail Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

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District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.1/10
Math Proficiency: 52.4%
ELA Proficiency: 55.9%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.