Gold Oak Elementary

3171 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667

www.gousd.org

311 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gold Oak Elementary is a public school located in Placerville, California, serving students within the Gold Oak Union School District. Situated in the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the school is part of a small, community-focused district that emphasizes a supportive learning environment. The school typically serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

As part of the Gold Oak Union School District, the school aligns its curriculum with state academic standards while striving to offer a well-rounded educational experience. The district is known for its commitment to maintaining small class sizes and fostering close relationships between staff, students, and parents. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or district policies, the official website at [www.gousd.org](http://www.gousd.org) serves as the primary resource for announcements, calendars, and administrative contact information.

311

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gold Oak Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	55
Black	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
232 (74.6 %)
Hispanic
55 (17.7 %)
Two or More
19 (6.1 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Gold Oak Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)626-3160
Website:	http://www.gousd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 53