Excellent
#1127 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Golden Elementary
Elementary School · Placentia-yorba Linda Unified · Placentia, CA
A Placentia-yorba Linda Unified elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1301 East Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA 92870
- Math 91% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 90% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Golden Elementary score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 41 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Golden Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,839/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Placentia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,575
Median home value
$871,000
Median rent
$2,267/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George KeyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Royal Homeschool AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 0.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Discovery DepotPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.6 mi | 22 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #4 of 34
- District spending per student
- $15,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Golden Elementary is listed in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Elementary
Golden Elementary is a public elementary school in Placentia, CA, part of Placentia-yorba Linda Unified, serving approximately 803 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 27.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,127 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Elementary
What grades does Golden Elementary serve?
Golden Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Golden Elementary?
Golden Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 803 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Elementary is 27.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Elementary rank in CA?
Golden Elementary ranks #1,127 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Golden Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Golden Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Elementary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Golden Elementary a charter school?
No, Golden Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Golden Elementary a Title I school?
No, Golden Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Elementary?
18.8% of students at Golden Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 803
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (714) 986-7160
- Area population (ZIP 92870)
- 52,384
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 38
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92870; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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