Golden Empire Elementary
Sacramento, CA · Sacramento City Unified · Grades K-6
2,381st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 58%▼ Declining
Golden Empire Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Golden Empire Elementary 2,381st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 58% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2015 to 58th in 2025 — declining.
Golden Empire Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 237 students tested
Golden Empire Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 449 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37.3% | 39.0% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 27.9% | 22.9% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Asian | 11.4% | 14.7% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.4% | 13.6% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 9.4% | 8.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Golden Empire Elementary
Typical home value $476K in zip 95826 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Golden Empire Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Sequoia ElementarySacramento City Unified · 0.8 mi away2,978th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 35% - 5Sierra-Enterprise ElementaryElk Grove Unified · 1.1 mi away3,187th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 32% - 1Isador Cohen ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.3 mi away5,381st of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 15% - 5Hubert H. Bancroft ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.4 mi away3,264th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 33% - 2James Marshall ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.6 mi away4,623rd of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 23% - 5Growth PublicSacramento City Unified · 1.6 mi away · charter3,125th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 34% - 5O. W. Erlewine ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.9 mi away2,835th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 7California Montessori Project - Capitol CampusSacramento City Unified · 2 mi away · charter1,951st of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Golden Empire Elementary in?
Golden Empire Elementary is part of the Sacramento City Unified district in Sacramento, California.
Is Golden Empire Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Golden Empire Elementary 2,381st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 58% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Golden Empire Elementary?
Hispanic 39%, White 23%, Asian 15%, Two or more races 14% (449 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Golden Empire Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95826 is $476K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.