Golden Hills Elementary

goldenhills.palermoschools.org/

274 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Golden Hills Elementary, located in Oroville, California, is part of the Palermo Union School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the region, prioritizing both the intellectual growth and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body.

As part of the Palermo school system, Golden Hills Elementary is committed to utilizing modern educational resources and fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the community. The school’s programming is designed to prepare students for academic success in higher grades, often incorporating technology and collaborative activities to enhance the learning experience. Through its mission, the school aims to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

274

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

26.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golden Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	104
Black	1
Asian	10
Two or More	31
American Indian	10

White
118 (43.1%)
Hispanic
104 (38.0%)
Two or More
31 (11.3%)
Asian
10 (3.6%)
American Indian
10 (3.6%)
Black
1 (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:	Palermo Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)532-6000
Website:	http://goldenhills.palermoschools.org/
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 131