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Elementary SchoolsGrades 4-5

Golden Hills Elementary

Palermo Union Elementary · Butte County · 2400 Via Canela, Oroville, CA 95966-7200

(530) 532-6000 · goldenhills.palermoschools.org/

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4/10
#3740
Rank 3740 out of 5,722
Top 65%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3999 · 30th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3579 · 37th percentile
Science4/10 · #3440 · 39th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Golden Hills Elementary serves fourth and fifth graders in the rural foothills east of Oroville, a working-class city along the Feather River that's known more for outdoor life — hiking, fishing, and the nearby Lake Oroville — than for suburban polish. The school lands in the middle of the pack academically, making it a solid option for families settling into this laid-back corner of Butte County who value a tight-knit, small-town feel over a high-pressure environment. Families drawn to affordable foothills living and a slower pace of life will find Golden Hills a comfortable fit for these transitional upper-elementary years.

Student Demographics

252 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
110 (44%)
Hispanic
97 (38%)
Multiple Races
28 (11%)
American Indian
7 (3%)
Asian
5 (2%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners44 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged214 (85%)
Students with Disabilities45 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

274
Enrollment
13.5
Teachers (FTE)
20.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5296 · 13th percentile

23 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found