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Enrollment
388
Elementary
DISTRICT 456 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POMONA UNIFIED·NCES 063132004843
Golden Springs Elementary
245 South Ballena Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765 · (909) 397-4596 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL388 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 80% of California public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
25.0:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.2:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
280 students
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 48 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 53 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 51 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 66 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 69 | 18% |
| Grade 6 | 63 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (48) is 24% smaller than its 6th grade class (63).
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
59.8%
CA avg 49.1% . +10.8pp since 2014
Math
38.5%
CA avg 37.7% . +5.5pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 60 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 38 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 11 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 21.7% | 38.1% | 13.3% | 26.9% |
| Math | 13.1% | 25.4% | 31.8% | 29.8% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 59.8% | 38.5% |
| 2023-24 | 53.4% | 38.8% |
| 2022-23 | 52.2% | 32.4% |
| 2021-22 | 46.2% | 31.6% |
| 2018-19 | 58.8% | 54.3% |
| 2017-18 | 57.2% | 48.3% |
| 2016-17 | 53.0% | 47.9% |
| 2015-16 | 61.0% | 43.0% |
| 2014-15 | 49.0% | 33.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
47.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
37.3%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+10.3pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 48% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 37% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Golden Springs Elementary
Golden Springs Elementary's state test result (47.5% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Springs Elementary this school | 388 | 72.2% | 47.5% |
| Hillview Crest Elementary Hayward | 420 | 72.6% | 30.7% |
| Hollingworth Elementary West Covina | 382 | 73.0% | 35.1% |
| Del Rey Elementary San Lorenzo | 373 | 69.2% | 33.0% |
| Emory Elementary San Diego | 399 | 71.4% | 38.2% |
| Aspire Summit Charter Academy Modesto | 355 | 72.7% | N/A |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Golden Springs Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.5% | #1,887 of 5,151 | #430 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 38.5% | #2,407 of 5,172 ▼ 130 | #603 of 1,129 ▼ 57 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 59.8% | #1,340 of 5,172 ▲ 314 | #301 of 1,129 ▲ 59 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +10.3pp | #582 of 5,116 | #217 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 388 | #3,834 of 5,915 | #823 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 25.0:1 | #4,444 of 5,352 | #1,003 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.3% | #2,812 of 5,354 | #462 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.2% | #2,831 of 5,625 | #839 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +21.3% | #225 of 1,139 | #42 of 181 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
388
+106 (+38%) vs 2020
-46% since 1990-91, when it was 717
Student : Teacher
25.0:1
was 23.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 388 | 15.5 | 25.0:1 | 72% (280) |
| 2023-24 | 394 | 16 | 24.6:1 | 73% (287) |
| 2022-23 | 413 | 16.5 | 25.0:1 | 71% (295) |
| 2020-21 | 282 | 12 | 23.5:1 | 78% (219) |
| 2017-18 | 320 | 13 | 24.6:1 | 65% (207) |
| 2015-16 | 378 | 14 | 27.0:1 | 65% (246) |
| 2010-11 | 652 | N/A | N/A | 43% (282) |
| 2000-01 | 805 | 37 | 21.8:1 | 13% (101) |
| 1990-91 | 717 | 27 | 26.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Golden Springs Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 21% (320 to 388); teachers up 19% (13 to 15.5).
About Golden Springs Elementary
Federal records list Golden Springs Elementary as an elementary school in Diamond Bar, California. The grade span is kindergarten through 6, and enrollment is 388 students.
Golden Springs Elementary is one school in Pomona Unified, a system of 37 schools with 20,422 students.
At Golden Springs Elementary, Hispanic students make up 69% of the student body. The remaining shares are 16% Asian, 6% White, 6% multiracial, and 4% Black. Los Angeles County as a whole is about 48% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. Golden Springs Elementary's diversity index is 49%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teacher staffing is 15.5 full-time equivalents, or about 25.0 students per teacher. On average, elementary schools in California have 22.3:1, compared with 25.0:1 here. About 72% of students, or 280, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Los Angeles County average 70%.
Measured against California public elementary schools, Golden Springs Elementary receives an A-. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Golden Springs Elementary is 10.3 points above its predicted average proficiency rate on state tests (47.5% versus 37.3%), which places it in neither the top nor the bottom 10% in California.
Los Angeles County census figures show that the median household income is $90,112, about 36% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Los Angeles County is home to 2,244 public schools and about 1,265,907 public school students.
Nearby, Lorbeer Middle is about 0.7 miles away. Within five miles of Golden Springs Elementary, there are at least 8 other public schools. Compared with its nearest neighbors, Golden Springs Elementary ranks 4th of 9 on average proficiency.
NCES assigns Golden Springs Elementary the locale Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Golden Springs Elementary's enrollment climbed from 282 in 2020-21 to 388 in 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 23.5:1 to 25.0:1.
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Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pomona Unified
- Garey HighHigh · 1,567 students
- Diamond Ranch HighHigh · 1,542 students
- School of Extended Educational OptionsCombined · 1,204 students
- Pomona HighHigh · 993 students
- Ganesha HighHigh · 895 students
- Vejar ElementaryElementary · 741 students
Other schools in Diamond Bar
- Diamond Bar HighHigh · 2,563 students
- Chaparral MiddleMiddle · 1,349 students
- Evergreen ElementaryElementary · 709 students
- Quail Summit ElementaryElementary · 696 students
- Lorbeer MiddleMiddle · 688 students
- Castle Rock ElementaryElementary · 684 students
Other Golden Springs Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Golden Springs Elementary. Golden Springs Elementary is the largest of the 2.
- Golden Springs Elementary SchoolAnniston, AL · 357 students
Nearby schools
- Lorbeer Middle0.7 mi · 688
- Armstrong Elementary1.0 mi · 251
- Pantera Elementary1.1 mi · 512
- Ranch Hills Elementary1.2 mi · 449
- Diamond Ranch High1.3 mi · 1,542
- Decker Elementary1.9 mi · 437
Frequently asked questions
About Golden Springs ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Golden Springs Elementary?
Golden Springs Elementary enrolls approximately 388 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does Golden Springs Elementary serve?
Golden Springs Elementary serves grades KG-06.
How many students per teacher at Golden Springs Elementary?
Approximately 25.0:1 students per teacher at Golden Springs Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Golden Springs Elementary?
Student demographics at Golden Springs Elementary are roughly 6% White, 69% Hispanic, 4% Black, 16% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Golden Springs Elementary public or private?
Golden Springs Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Pomona Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.