Golden Empire Elementary

469 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Golden Empire Elementary, located in the Rosemont area of Sacramento, is a public school serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment, emphasizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. Its location on Canberra Drive positions it as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on providing a supportive transition from early childhood education through the elementary years.

The school generally focuses on a standards-based curriculum aimed at preparing students for middle school success while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and school spirit. Like many schools in the Sacramento City Unified District, Golden Empire works to integrate technology into the classroom and maintains a commitment to equity and inclusivity. Parents and community members are typically encouraged to engage through the school’s active PTA and various volunteer opportunities, which help supplement student programs and campus events.

469

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golden Empire Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	190
Black	42
Asian	63
Two or More	68
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
190 (40.5 %)
White
98 (20.9 %)
Two or More
68 (14.5 %)
Asian
63 (13.4 %)
Black
42 (9.0 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)395-4580
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 55

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 83