At a glance
Reported students
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
27
Gold Ridge Educational Center: 8 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
8.3:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. 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
- 9
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5:1
What the reported data says about Gold Ridge Educational Center
Gold Ridge Educational Center is a public combined / other school serving grades 01–12 in Sonora. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools. NCES reports 8 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.3:1, below the California median of 18:1 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 (62.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%). Students served under IDEA represent 55.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gold Ridge Educational Center
- 1How do the reported 8.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 0.96 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
- Students with disabilities
- 55.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White62.5%
- Hispanic25%
- Black12.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
Computer science
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.
Other schools in Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tuolumne County Special Education Preschool
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Tuolumne County Community/ISP
Other · Grades KG–12
27 reported students
Tuolumne County Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
42 reported students
Public schools near Gold Ridge Educational Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuolumne County Community/ISP Other · Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools | KG–12 | 27 | 1.5 mi |
| Tuolumne County Special Education Other · Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools | KG–12 | 42 | 1.5 mi |
| Tuolumne County Special Education Preschool Other · Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools | Not reported | — | 1.5 mi |
| Gold Rush Home Study Charter Other · Charter · Gold Rush Home Study Charter District | KG–12 | 430 | 5.3 mi |
| Soulsbyville Other · Soulsbyville Elementary | Not reported | — | 5.6 mi |
| Belleview Special Education Preschool Other · Belleview Elementary | Not reported | — | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gold Ridge Educational Center
What grades does Gold Ridge Educational Center serve?
Gold Ridge Educational Center reports grades 01–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools.
How many students attend Gold Ridge Educational Center?
Gold Ridge Educational Center reported 8 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 9 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gold Ridge Educational Center?
The calculated ratio is 8.3:1, based on 8 students and 0.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gold Ridge Educational Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gold Ridge Educational Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Gold Ridge Educational Center in?
Gold Ridge Educational Center is part of Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools, based in Sonora, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gold Ridge Educational Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tuolumne County Community/ISP (1.5 mi), Tuolumne County Special Education (1.5 mi), Tuolumne County Special Education Preschool (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.