Golden Elementary School

About Golden Elementary School

Golden Elementary School is a vibrant and welcoming school located in the heart of Golden, Colorado. We are a K-6 school, with a diverse student body and strong academic programs. Our teachers are dedicated to providing a quality education to all students, and our staff works hard to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
At Golden Elementary, we believe in the importance of developing the whole child. We offer a variety of extracurricular activities, such as art, music, and physical education, to help students explore their interests and develop their skills. We also provide a variety of enrichment activities to help students excel and reach their full potential.
We are proud of our commitment to helping every student reach their academic and personal goals. Our teachers and staff strive to create an atmosphere of respect and support, and we take pride in our ability to create an inclusive and welcoming environment.
We invite you to come visit us and see all that Golden Elementary has to offer!

Address:	740 E. Golden Ave. Placentia, CA 92870
Phone:	(714) 986-7160
Site:	golden.pylusd.org
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	763 students

Overview Golden Elementary School

Golden Elementary School serves 763 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Golden Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Verdict on Golden Elementary School

Golden Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Golden Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.