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Enrollment
574
Combined
STATE 602
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GOLDEN VALLEY CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060201210451
Golden Valley Charter
3585 Maple St. Ste. 101, Ventura, CA 93003 · (805) 642-3435 · Ventura County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED12-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL574 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
30.2:1
19 FTE teachers
STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
204 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 95 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 47 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 58 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 65 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 44 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 41 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 39 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 46 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 32 | 6% |
| Grade 9 | 38 | 7% |
| Grade 10 | 20 | 3% |
| Grade 11 | 20 | 3% |
| Grade 12 | 29 | 5% |
This year's kindergarten class (95) is 197% larger than its 8th grade class (32).
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
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
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
574
+69 (+14%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
30.2:1
was 33.7:1
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 | 574 | 19 | 30.2:1 | 36% (204) |
| 2023-24 | 502 | 16.5 | 30.5:1 | 36% (180) |
| 2022-23 | 439 | 13 | 33.7:1 | 31% (136) |
| 2020-21 | 505 | 15 | 33.7:1 | 35% (177) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Golden Valley Charter.
About Golden Valley Charter
Golden Valley Charter is one of the public schools in Ventura, California. It is a medium-sized combined-grade school. It serves 574 students in kindergarten through 12.
Golden Valley Charter belongs to Golden Valley Charter District.
At Golden Valley Charter, the largest share of students is White, at 50%. It is also 33% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, and 4% Asian. For comparison, Ventura County is about 52% White. Golden Valley Charter's diversity index is 63%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teacher staffing is 19 full-time equivalents, or about 30.2 students per teacher. This ratio sits 11.6 above the 18.6:1 average for combined schools in California. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 36%. The rate at public schools in Ventura County averages 59%, higher than here.
Census estimates describe Ventura County this way: the median household income is $109,797, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 238 public schools in Ventura County, enrolling about 147,841 students in all.
The closest other public school is Anacapa Middle, about 0.2 miles away. Golden Valley Charter has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The federal government classifies Golden Valley Charter's location as City: Mid-size. The school is classified as a charter school in federal data.
Over 4 years, Golden Valley Charter's enrollment grew 14%, to 574. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 33.7:1 to 30.2:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at Golden Valley Charter. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Ventura County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
837,469
Census ACS
Median income
$109,797
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
238
147,841 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ventura
- Ventura HighHigh · 1,939 students
- Buena HighHigh · 1,585 students
- Foothill Technology HighHigh · 951 students
- Cabrillo MiddleMiddle · 936 students
- Balboa MiddleMiddle · 845 students
- Anacapa MiddleMiddle · 592 students
Nearby schools
- Anacapa Middle0.2 mi · 592
- Pacific High0.2 mi · 213
- Lemon Grove0.5 mi · 299
- Loma Vista Elementary0.7 mi · 396
- Will Rogers Elementary1.0 mi · 426
- Elmhurst Elementary1.1 mi · 378
Frequently asked questions
About Golden Valley CharterHow many students attend Golden Valley Charter?
Golden Valley Charter enrolls approximately 574 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Golden Valley Charter serve?
Golden Valley Charter serves grades KG-12.
How many students per teacher at Golden Valley Charter?
Approximately 30.2:1 students per teacher at Golden Valley Charter.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Golden Valley Charter?
At Golden Valley Charter, the student body is approximately 50% White, 33% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Asian, 12% Two or more.
What district is Golden Valley Charter in?
Golden Valley Charter is part of Golden Valley Charter District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.