Enrollment
292
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GOLDEN VALLEY ORCHARD DISTRICT·NCES 060158713910
Golden Valley Orchard
6550 Filbert Ave., Orangevale, CA 95662 · (916) 987-1490 · Sacramento County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL292 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
21.6:1
14 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
92 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
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 | 55 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 39 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 45 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 25 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 28 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 29 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 28 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 22 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 21 | 7% |
This year's kindergarten class (55) is 162% larger than its 8th grade class (21).
Student demographics
49%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
Schools most like Golden Valley Orchard
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Orchard this school | 292 | 31.5% | N/A |
| Santa Margarita Elementary Santa Margarita | 297 | 33.7% | 53.2% |
| Northside Elementary Cool | 283 | 28.6% | 53.7% |
| Pierpont Elementary Ventura | 304 | 34.9% | 60.7% |
| Old Adobe Elementary Charter Petaluma | 278 | 34.5% | 49.3% |
| Alta Sierra Elementary Grass Valley | 338 | 34.3% | 52.0% |
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 Valley Orchard ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Sacramento County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 292 | #4,826 of 5,915 | #212 of 238 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.6:1 | #1,909 of 5,352 | #45 of 227 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.6% | #2,861 of 5,354 | #214 of 227 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 31.5% | #4,693 of 5,625 | #207 of 235 |
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
292
+15 (+5%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.6:1
was 25.2:1
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 | 292 | 13.5 | 21.6:1 | 32% (92) |
| 2023-24 | 296 | 12 | 24.7:1 | 39% (116) |
| 2022-23 | 279 | 11 | 25.4:1 | 30% (83) |
| 2020-21 | 277 | 11 | 25.2:1 | 22% (62) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Golden Valley Orchard.
About Golden Valley Orchard
Golden Valley Orchard is a small elementary school found in Orangevale, California. Its enrollment is 292 students, spread over kindergarten through 8. On average, elementary schools in California enroll around 465, and this school is 37% below that mark.
Golden Valley Orchard is listed under Golden Valley Orchard District in federal data.
More than half of enrollment at Golden Valley Orchard is White: 68%. Other groups include 17% Hispanic and 12% multiracial. The county population is about 45% White. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Golden Valley Orchard scores 49%.
Golden Valley Orchard has a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.6:1, with 13.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is in line with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. The school has 32% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 63% for public schools in Sacramento County.
In the wider Sacramento County area, median household income comes to about $92,175, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of people live in poverty. Sacramento County's 387 public schools enroll about 259,342 students and include Golden Valley Orchard.
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle sits about 0.7 miles from Golden Valley Orchard. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Golden Valley Orchard has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large. It is a charter school, open to the public and funded by taxpayers.
Enrollment was 292 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 277. The ratio was 25.2:1 in 2020-21 and 21.6:1 in 2024-25.
On allk12, people connected to Golden Valley Orchard can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Sacramento County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,594,006
Census ACS
Median income
$92,175
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
387
259,342 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Orangevale
- Casa Roble Fundamental HighHigh · 1,150 students
- Louis Pasteur Fundamental MiddleMiddle · 708 students
- Andrew Carnegie MiddleMiddle · 687 students
- Pershing ElementaryElementary · 494 students
- Twin Lakes ElementaryElementary · 494 students
- Oakview Community ElementaryElementary · 407 students
Nearby schools
- Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle0.7 mi · 708
- Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary0.8 mi · 307
- Pershing Elementary1.1 mi · 494
- Casa Roble Fundamental High1.1 mi · 1,150
- Ottomon Way Elementary1.2 mi · 258
- Oakview Community Elementary1.2 mi · 407
Frequently asked questions
About Golden Valley OrchardHow large is Golden Valley Orchard?
Golden Valley Orchard enrolls approximately 292 students in grades KG-08.
Is Golden Valley Orchard an elementary, middle, or high school?
Golden Valley Orchard is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Golden Valley Orchard have?
Golden Valley Orchard employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Golden Valley Orchard?
Student demographics at Golden Valley Orchard are roughly 68% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 12% Two or more.
What district is Golden Valley Orchard in?
Golden Valley Orchard is part of Golden Valley Orchard District.
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