Golden Oak Elementary School

1700 N. Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 632 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Golden Oak Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Golden Oak Elementary School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
632 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Golden Oak Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Oak Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7227 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Golden Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Golden Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Golden Oak Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
70%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Golden Oak Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
16%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Golden Oak Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Golden Oak Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Golden Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Golden Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Golden Oak Elementary School's ranking?
Golden Oak Elementary School is ranked #7227 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Golden Oak Elementary School often compared to?
Golden Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sundale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Golden Oak Elementary School?
632 students attend Golden Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Golden Oak Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Oak Elementary School?
Golden Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Golden Oak Elementary School offer ?
Golden Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Golden Oak Elementary School part of?
Golden Oak Elementary School is part of Visalia Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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