Golden Oak Elementary

www.goldenoaktigers.com

729 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Golden Oak Elementary, located in Shafter, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richland School District. Guided by the mascot of the "Tigers," the school is committed to fostering an environment centered on academic achievement, personal responsibility, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to support the development of core competencies in literacy and mathematics, while also emphasizing character building and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Golden Oak Elementary strives to maintain a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Shafter community. By utilizing resources such as their comprehensive website, the school ensures clear communication regarding academic standards, school events, and district-wide initiatives. Through its focus on a supportive learning climate and student-centered programs, the school works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

729

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golden Oak Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	701
Black	11

Hispanic
701 (96.2 %)
White
17 (2.3 %)
Black
11 (1.5 %)

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:	Richland Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)746-8670
Website:	http://www.goldenoaktigers.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	581
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 129

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 110