Enrollment
297
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GOLDEN VALLEY RIVER DISTRICT·NCES 060166911902
Golden Valley River
9601 Lake Natoma Dr., Orangevale, CA 95662 · (916) 987-6141 · Sacramento County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL297 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
25.8:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
74 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 | 66 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 33 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 32 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 32 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 33 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 30 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 28 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 19 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 24 | 8% |
This year's kindergarten class (66) is 175% larger than its 8th grade class (24).
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 River
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley River this school | 297 | 24.9% | N/A |
| Solana Vista Elementary Solana Beach | 317 | 22.7% | 74.1% |
| Northside Elementary Cool | 283 | 28.6% | 53.7% |
| Tahoe Lake Elementary Tahoe City | 282 | 28.0% | 52.4% |
| Glenwood Elementary San Rafael | 315 | 23.5% | 66.0% |
| McNear Elementary Petaluma | 343 | 27.4% | 52.5% |
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 River ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Sacramento County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 297 | #4,786 of 5,915 | #210 of 238 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 25.8:1 | #4,779 of 5,352 | #201 of 227 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.3% | #2,813 of 5,354 | #213 of 227 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 24.9% | #4,974 of 5,625 | #221 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
297
-14 (-5%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
25.8:1
was 25.9:1
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 | 297 | 11.5 | 25.8:1 | 25% (74) |
| 2023-24 | 305 | 13 | 23.5:1 | 32% (98) |
| 2022-23 | 314 | 13 | 24.1:1 | 33% (104) |
| 2020-21 | 311 | 12 | 25.9:1 | 27% (85) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Golden Valley River.
About Golden Valley River
Golden Valley River is a public elementary school run by Golden Valley River District in Orangevale, California. Its 297 students are spread across kindergarten through 8. The typical figure for elementary schools in California is about 465 students.
Golden Valley River is a school in Golden Valley River District.
By race and ethnicity, Golden Valley River is 67% White. After that, the student body is 19% Hispanic and 13% multiracial. Census figures show Sacramento County is about 45% White. The chance that two students picked at random at Golden Valley River belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 49%.
Federal staffing data show 11.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at Golden Valley River and a ratio of 25.8:1. That ratio is over the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 25% of students. The rate at public schools in Sacramento County averages 63%, higher than here.
Across Sacramento County, median household income is about $92,175, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. Golden Valley River is among the 387 public schools in Sacramento County.
The shortest distance from Golden Valley River to another public school is about 0.7 miles, to Twin Lakes Elementary. The five-mile area around Golden Valley River holds at least 8 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around Golden Valley River as Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. Charter status: Golden Valley River is a public charter school.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 297 was 5% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 311.
Discussions about Golden Valley River may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
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
- Twin Lakes Elementary0.7 mi · 494
- Sutter Middle1.3 mi · 1,628
- Golden Valley Orchard1.3 mi · 292
- Pershing Elementary1.4 mi · 494
- Ottomon Way Elementary1.6 mi · 258
- Theodore Judah Elementary1.7 mi · 600
Frequently asked questions
About Golden Valley RiverHow many students attend Golden Valley River?
Golden Valley River enrolls approximately 297 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Golden Valley River serve?
Golden Valley River serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Golden Valley River?
Approximately 25.8:1 students per teacher at Golden Valley River.
What is the student diversity at Golden Valley River?
Student demographics at Golden Valley River are roughly 67% White, 19% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 13% Two or more.
What district is Golden Valley River in?
Golden Valley River is part of Golden Valley River District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.