Gold Ridge Elementary

www.fcusd.org

496 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gold Ridge Elementary School, located in Folsom, California, is a highly regarded institution within the Folsom Cordova Unified School District. Serving students in the suburban community of Folsom, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth, character development, and community engagement.

The school is widely recognized for its strong parent involvement and dedicated teaching staff, which contribute to a collaborative culture focused on student success. As part of the Folsom Cordova district, Gold Ridge utilizes modern educational resources and technology to prepare its students for middle school and beyond. With a focus on inclusive learning and excellence, the school maintains a positive reputation for providing a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

496

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gold Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	91
Black	11
Asian	132
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
198 (39.9%)
Asian
132 (26.6%)
Hispanic
91 (18.3%)
Two or More
60 (12.1%)
Black
11 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Folsom-Cordova Unified
Phone:	(916)294-9140
Website:	http://www.fcusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 80

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 86