Golden Hills Elementary School Oroville: Upper Elementary &amp; 4-5 Academics (2026 List)

About Golden Hills Elementary

Golden Hills Elementary School is located at 2400 Autrey Lane in the Palermo area of Oroville. The school serves 623 students in grades 4-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic data shows 21% math proficiency and 32% reading proficiency. The student population is 49% female and 51% male.The school keeps things organized so that students can smoothly move from lower to upper elementary school. The campus is set up to handle a lot of students while keeping shared spaces neat. Teachers stress the importance of taking responsibility for oneself and respecting others all day long. Students benefit from a campus design that makes it easy for them to move around and work together with other classes. Houses near the school cost between $290,000 and $460,000. Families like how often the office talks to them and how well the school events are planned. This school is always working hard to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%

Reading 32%

State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 32% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

247

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 37.25%

Asian 4.86%

Hispanic 42.11%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 12.96%

Native Am. 2.83%

White

37.25%

Asian

4.86%

Hispanic

42.11%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

12.96%

Native Am.

2.83%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 247

45.34%

112 Female

54.66%

135 Male

Student Population

247 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

308 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Golden Hills Elementary Contact Information

Address

2400 Via Canela, Oroville, CA, 95966

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Phone

(530) 532-6000

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Website

http://goldenhills.palermoschools.org/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Golden Hills Elementary School put on a fun "Laser Show" in November 2025 to thank its students for all their hard work. In January 2026, the school community came together to celebrate the 100th Day of School with the theme "Tutus, Tiaras, and Tie-Dye." Principal Kristi Napoli wants families from all over the district to come to the next LCAP meetings to help decide what the school's most important goals should be in the future.

FAQ

Q1. Does Golden Hills Elementary have clubs that meet after school?

Ans. There are a number of enrichment clubs on campus that focus on technology, art, and leadership to keep students busy after school.

Q2. Is there a separate science lab at Golden Hills Elementary?

Ans. Teachers use special tools and areas to help fourth and fifth graders do hands-on experiments.

Q3. What does Golden Hills Elementary do to get students to and from school?

Ans. To make sure that all students get to school safely, the district offers full bus service to and from the surrounding Palermo neighborhoods.

Q4. What kinds of technology do students at Golden Hills Elementary have?

Ans. Every classroom has up-to-date technology and high-speed internet to help with digital learning and interactive student research.

Q5. Does Golden Hills Elementary School put on a talent show every year?

Ans. The school puts on a yearly show where students can show off their special talents and skills to the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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