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Golden Elementary

1301 East Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA, 92870

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 72 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Golden Elementary

1301 East Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA, 92870

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 72 of 7047 in California

See top schools in Placentia

About Golden Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 85%
Reading 88%
State average proficiency is 85% in Math and 88% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
27 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
803
Total Students
$115628
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 20.8%
Asian 53.42%
Hispanic 17.06%
Black 0.75%
Two+ Races 7.6%
Native Am. 0.12%
White
20.8%
Asian
53.42%
Hispanic
17.06%
Black
0.75%
Two+ Races
7.6%
Native Am.
0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 803
48.69%
391 Female
51.31%
412 Male

Student Population

803 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

803 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Golden Elementary Contact Information

Address

1301 East Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA, 92870

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Phone

(714) 986-7160

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TOP 72 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Golden Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 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 Elementary has added new programs for behavior support and safety for the 2025–2026 school year to keep its high standards for student well-being. The school is currently taking part in the High School Showcase events to help its sixth graders move smoothly from elementary school to middle and high school. New classroom furniture and technology updates were recently added to the campus to help meet the needs of modern learners.

FAQ

Q1. How does Golden Elementary share school updates?

Ans. Golden Elementary communicates through newsletters and digital messaging tools.

Q2. Are enrichment opportunities available at Golden Elementary?

Ans. Golden Elementary offers creative and academic enrichment programs for students.

Q3. What can families do at Golden Elementary?

Ans. Golden Elementary encourages parent involvement through events and volunteer roles.

Q4. What kinds of technology does Golden Elementary use?

Ans. Golden Elementary integrates classroom technology to enhance learning experiences.

Q5. How does Golden Elementary promote positive behavior?

Ans. Golden Elementary promotes a respectful atmosphere through programs that recognize good behavior.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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