Gold Trail Union Elementary School District
School District · Placerville, California
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,671
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,671
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Evaluating Gold Trail Union Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gold Trail Union Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sutters Mill
Placerville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gold Trail
Placerville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sutters Mill | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Gold Trail | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. The district invests $14,671 per student annually.
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 .
District Map
Schools in Gold Trail Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gold Trail Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Gold Trail Union Elementary
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Placerville
- Total Enrollment
- 498
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Gold Trail Union Elementary?
Gold Trail Union Elementary spends $14,671 per student per year.
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?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
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.
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