At a glance
Reported students
297
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
297
Golden Valley River: 297 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
25.8:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 278
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.2:1
What the reported data says about Golden Valley River
Golden Valley River is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Orangevale. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Golden Valley River District. NCES reports 297 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.8:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Golden Valley River
- 1How do the reported 25.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.3%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Golden Valley River
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Elementary Elementary · San Juan Unified | KG–06 | 494 | 0.7 mi |
| Golden Valley Orchard Elementary · Charter · Golden Valley Orchard District | KG–08 | 292 | 1.3 mi |
| Pershing Elementary Elementary · San Juan Unified | KG–06 | 494 | 1.4 mi |
| Ottomon Way Elementary Elementary · San Juan Unified | KG–05 | 258 | 1.6 mi |
| Theodore Judah Elementary Elementary · Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–05 | 600 | 1.7 mi |
| Natoma Station Elementary Elementary · Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–05 | 548 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Golden Valley River
What grades does Golden Valley River serve?
Golden Valley River reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Golden Valley River District.
How many students attend Golden Valley River?
Golden Valley River reported 297 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 278 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Golden Valley River?
The calculated ratio is 25.8:1, based on 297 students and 11.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Golden Valley River a public, charter, or magnet school?
Golden Valley River is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Golden Valley River students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Golden Valley River in?
Golden Valley River is part of Golden Valley River District, based in Orangevale, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Golden Valley River?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Twin Lakes Elementary (0.7 mi), Golden Valley Orchard (1.3 mi), Pershing Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.