Golden Springs Elementary

Summary:

Golden Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Diamond Bar, California, serving 413 students in grades K-6 and part of the Pomona Unified School District.

Golden Springs Elementary consistently outperforms the Pomona Unified School District and the state of California in academic assessments, with 53.41% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 38.8% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district's 35.69% and 22.67% respectively. The school also excels in supporting student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of California elementary schools for Hispanic students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.7% in 2017-2018 to 30.8% in 2022-2023, which could negatively impact student learning.

Compared to nearby schools in the Pomona Unified School District, Lexington Elementary, Vejar Elementary, and Decker Elementary lag behind Golden Springs Elementary in academic performance. Additionally, schools in the neighboring Walnut Valley Unified School District, such as Quail Summit Elementary and Maple Hill Elementary, significantly outperform the Pomona Unified School District and the state in academic metrics.


Detail:

Public K-6

 245 South Ballena Dr.
       Diamond Bar, CA  91765-1758


(909) 397-4596

District: Pomona Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2149th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,468 Help


Students who attend Golden Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lorbeer Middle
High:    Diamond Ranch High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.0 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.5%
Asian:
12.8%
White:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Golden Springs Elementary ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Pomona Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.5%), Asian (12.8%), White (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden Springs Elementary is 25. 21 elementary schools in the Pomona Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden Springs Elementary is $5,468, which is the 9th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Pomona Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Golden Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Springs Elementary 2149th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Golden Springs Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pomona Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Pomona Unified 1056th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Golden Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Golden Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 95.61 202nd 4809 95.8%
2005 96.31 148th 4822 96.9%
2006 88.32 576th 4818 88.0%
2007 90.19 505th 5113 90.1%
2008 88.17 580th 5113 88.7%
2009 88.06 575th 5193 88.9%
2010 81.76 910th 5314 82.9%
2011 71.81 1406th 5377 73.9%
2012 66.97 1677th 5390 68.9%
2013 59.03 2176th 5530 60.7%
2015 57.72 2044th 5611 63.6%
2016 67.42 1640th 5614 70.8%
2017 66.62 1718th 5692 69.8%
2018 65.68 1776th 5662 68.6%
2019 68.84 1655th 5789 71.4%
2022 46.67 2715th 5883 53.9%
2023 56.35 2222nd 5874 62.2%
2024 57.91 2149th 5862 63.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.91 1034th 5084 79.7%
2019 80.67 683rd 5173 86.8%
2022 46.52 2503rd 5264 52.5%
2023 72.24 1109th 5374 79.4%
2024 67.86 1363rd 5511 75.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Golden Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.34 1829th 5413 66.2%
2019 72.38 1397th 5492 74.6%
2022 48.82 2478th 5635 56.0%
2023 62.48 1832nd 5617 67.4%
2024 49.81 2418th 5605 56.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Golden Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.81 1679th 5431 69.1%
2019 59.98 1953rd 5510 64.6%
2022 44.51 2738th 5663 51.7%
2023 49.30 2488th 5650 56.0%
2024 62.53 1861st 5636 67.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Golden Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.76 819th 4830 83.0%
2019 77.45 811th 4963 83.7%
2022 55.52 1869th 5084 63.2%
2023 62.69 1515th 5098 70.3%
2024 65.59 1382nd 5102 72.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Golden Springs Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Golden Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 304 72 69 120 2 n/a n/a 0 567
1989 359 68 85 136 2 n/a n/a 0 650
1990 366 68 130 137 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1991 349 77 141 150 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1992 353 65 176 171 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1993 363 54 182 163 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1994 368 53 218 170 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1995 323 48 258 178 0 n/a n/a 0 807
1996 323 48 258 178 0 n/a n/a 0 807
1997 311 39 277 182 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1998 313 35 297 171 0 n/a n/a 0 816
1999 313 29 296 167 5 n/a n/a 0 810
2000 289 36 323 168 3 n/a n/a 0 819
2001 286 37 322 158 2 n/a n/a 0 805
2002 233 35 216 157 3 n/a n/a 0 644
2003 233 35 216 157 3 n/a n/a 0 644
2004 215 38 193 144 3 n/a n/a 0 593
2005 198 38 192 150 4 n/a n/a 0 582
2006 181 27 164 154 2 n/a n/a 0 528
2007 175 26 170 171 2 n/a n/a 0 544
2008 160 30 161 193 2 n/a n/a 0 546
2009 137 38 134 199 0 0 2 0 510
2010 135 39 112 275 0 0 3 0 564
2011 133 53 113 342 3 1 7 0 652
2012 108 41 102 395 3 0 5 0 654
2013 98 42 66 402 1 0 9 0 618
2014 79 31 37 383 1 0 6 0 537
2015 48 26 38 267 1 0 7 0 387
2016 43 24 27 274 2 0 8 0 378
2017 41 20 24 268 2 0 13 0 368
2018 25 16 19 245 2 1 12 0 320
2019 26 16 20 238 0 0 7 0 307
2020 24 12 23 220 0 0 10 0 289
2021 25 11 29 204 1 0 12 0 282
2022 21 11 33 193 2 0 23 0 283
2023 36 16 53 287 1 0 20 0 413

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Golden Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 18.0 31.5 n/a
1989 650 23.0 28.2 n/a
1990 701 26.0 26.9 n/a
1991 717 27.0 26.5 n/a
1992 765 27.4 27.9 2.5
1993 762 27.0 28.2 4.9
1994 809 28.0 28.9 7.5
1995 807 27.0 29.9 9.2
1996 807 27.0 29.9 9.2
1997 809 29.0 27.9 9.6
1998 816 35.0 23.3 11.9
1999 810 34.0 23.8 11.9
2000 819 35.0 23.4 11.8
2001 805 37.0 21.8 12.5
2002 644 28.0 23.0 12.9
2003 644 28.0 23.0 12.9
2004 593 25.7 23.1 14
2005 582 24.0 24.3 8.9
2006 528 22.0 24.0 11.2
2007 544 24.0 22.7 15.4
2008 546 25.0 21.8 16.3
2009 510 21.0 22.2 20.4
2010 564 22.0 25.6 36.7
2011 652 n/a n/a 43.3
2012 654 27.5 23.7 n/a
2013 618 24.8 24.8 56.5
2014 537 20.7 25.9 57.9
2015 387 14.0 27.6 64.1
2016 378 14.0 27.0 65.1
2017 368 14.0 26.2 63.3
2018 320 13.0 24.6 64.7
2019 307 13.0 23.6 76.9
2020 289 n/a n/a 72.3
2021 282 12.5 22.5 77.7
2022 283 12.0 23.5 71.4
2023 413 16.5 25.0 71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Golden Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 18.0 31.5 n/a
1989 650 23.0 28.2 n/a
1990 701 26.0 26.9 n/a
1991 717 27.0 26.5 n/a
1992 765 27.4 27.9 2.5
1993 762 27.0 28.2 4.9
1994 809 28.0 28.9 7.5
1995 807 27.0 29.9 9.2
1996 807 27.0 29.9 9.2
1997 809 29.0 27.9 9.6
1998 816 35.0 23.3 11.9
1999 810 34.0 23.8 11.9
2000 819 35.0 23.4 11.8
2001 805 37.0 21.8 12.5
2002 644 28.0 23.0 12.9
2003 644 28.0 23.0 12.9
2004 593 25.7 23.1 14
2005 582 24.0 24.3 8.9
2006 528 22.0 24.0 11.2
2007 544 24.0 22.7 15.4
2008 546 25.0 21.8 16.3
2009 510 21.0 22.2 20.4
2010 564 22.0 25.6 36.7
2011 652 n/a n/a 43.3
2012 654 27.5 23.7 n/a
2013 618 24.8 24.8 56.5
2014 537 20.7 25.9 57.9
2015 387 14.0 27.6 64.1
2016 378 14.0 27.0 65.1
2017 368 14.0 26.2 63.3
2018 320 13.0 24.6 64.7
2019 307 13.0 23.6 76.9
2020 289 n/a n/a 72.3
2021 282 12.5 22.5 77.7
2022 283 12.0 23.5 71.4
2023 413 16.5 25.0 71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Golden Springs Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201396.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201698.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
202193.0%0.0%0.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Golden Springs Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,468

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Springs Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1655th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2222nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Springs Elementary)47.758.2
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pomona Unified)39.331.9
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Golden Springs Elementary)52.342.7
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pomona Unified)39.828.1
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Springs Elementary)65.848.3
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pomona Unified)40.533.8
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Golden Springs Elementary)60.527.9
 32.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pomona Unified)32.728.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Springs Elementary)59.654.7
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pomona Unified)37.934.2
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Golden Springs Elementary)47.134.4
 12.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pomona Unified)26.319.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Golden Springs Elementary)32.743.8
 11.1%
   5th Grade Science (Pomona Unified)17.420.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Springs Elementary)62.346.6
 15.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pomona Unified)38.436.7
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Golden Springs Elementary)58.523.3
 35.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pomona Unified)24.319.5
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students307413
 34.5%
African American1616
American Indian01
Asian2053
 165%
Hispanic238287
 20.6%
Pacific Islander00
White2636
 38.5%
Two or More Races720
 185.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.9%71.4%
 5.4%


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Students who attend Golden Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lorbeer Middle
High : Diamond Ranch High

Golden Springs Elementary ranks 2149th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Golden Springs Elementary are 69% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 9% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Golden Springs Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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