Golden Acres Elementary

Summary:

Golden Acres Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasadena, Texas, serving 382 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Pasadena Independent School District, which is ranked 562 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Golden Acres Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on STAAR assessments in both reading and mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade reading proficiency rate (52.73%) was higher than the district (45.95%) and state (48.85%) averages, but its 4th-grade proficiency rate (40%) was lower than the district (46.16%) and state (50.66%) averages. Similarly, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate (34.55%) was higher than the district (33.44%) but lower than the state (40.86%), while the 4th-grade rate (44%) was higher than the district (42.87%) but lower than the state (44.67%). The school's performance on STAAR Spanish assessments has been particularly low.

Compared to nearby schools within the Pasadena Independent School District, such as Fisher Elementary, Mae Smythe Elementary, and Turner Elementary, Golden Acres Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with its statewide ranking ranging from 636 to 4378 out of approximately 4,600 schools over the past several years. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also been low, ranging from 0 to 4 stars out of 5, with the most recent rating of 3 stars in the 2023-2024 school year.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 5232 Sycamore Ave
       Pasadena, TX  77503-3901


(713) 740-0600

District: Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2287th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,648 Help


Students who attend Golden Acres Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bondy Intermediate
    Carter Lomax Middle
High:    Pasadena Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.4%
White:
12.6%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.3% Help


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Compare Details Golden Acres Elementary ranks better than 51.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.4%), White (12.6%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden Acres Elementary is 12.1, which is the 15th best among 36 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden Acres Elementary is $12,648, which is the 9th highest among 36 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Golden Acres Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Acres Elementary 2287th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Golden Acres Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pasadena Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) 562nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Golden Acres Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Golden Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.39 551st 3465 84.1%
2005 75.42 679th 3475 80.5%
2006 67.69 1141st 3476 67.2%
2007 64.50 1394th 3724 62.6%
2008 83.10 307th 3768 91.9%
2009 77.98 613th 3884 84.2%
2010 72.74 927th 3937 76.5%
2011 64.69 1518th 4095 62.9%
2012 57.35 1851st 4206 56.0%
2013 57.22 1895th 4221 55.1%
2014 65.41 1458th 4260 65.8%
2015 76.04 955th 4320 77.9%
2016 63.06 1616th 4286 62.3%
2017 56.07 1662nd 4329 61.6%
2018 42.66 2375th 4359 45.5%
2019 31.47 3245th 4479 27.6%
2021 23.97 3581st 4578 21.8%
2022 44.33 2481st 4581 45.8%
2023 32.01 3272nd 4647 29.6%
2024 47.94 2287th 4675 51.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Golden Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.00 471st 3226 85.4%
2019 49.45 1593rd 3333 52.2%
2021 30.42 2639th 3446 23.4%
2022 40.83 2181st 3487 37.5%
2024 39.21 2248th 3638 38.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Golden Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.86 747th 3558 79.0%
2019 50.06 1412th 3684 61.7%
2021 21.24 3448th 3799 9.2%
2022 30.81 2964th 3952 25.0%
2023 50.74 1597th 4086 60.9%
2024 31.14 3182nd 4261 25.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.68 1914th 4264 55.1%
2019 41.19 2694th 4309 37.5%
2021 31.11 3303rd 4451 25.8%
2022 54.43 1858th 4477 58.5%
2023 38.82 2953rd 4521 34.7%
2024 46.13 2460th 4560 46.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Golden Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.61 2388th 4306 44.5%
2019 39.64 2694th 4348 38.0%
2021 24.37 3574th 4499 20.6%
2022 39.54 2794th 4561 38.7%
2023 20.09 4022nd 4588 12.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Golden Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.46 2775th 3106 10.7%
2021 33.40 2257th 3006 24.9%
2022 52.51 1752nd 2958 40.8%
2023 55.16 1694th 2980 43.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Golden Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.26 690th 4240 83.7%
2019 52.75 1792nd 4295 58.3%
2021 37.07 2795th 4331 35.5%
2022 53.76 1834th 4461 58.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Golden Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.56 2351st 4319 45.6%
2019 26.17 3526th 4357 19.1%
2021 25.11 3520th 4498 21.7%
2022 50.63 2136th 4563 53.2%
2023 50.94 2096th 4585 54.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Golden Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.16 954th 1005 5.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Golden Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.71 1841st 4168 55.8%
2019 33.48 3055th 4188 27.1%
2021 23.85 3648th 4329 15.7%
2022 48.69 2180th 4376 50.2%
2023 39.21 2811th 4401 36.1%
2024 45.46 2393rd 4431 46.0%
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Rank History for White students at Golden Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.03 2684th 3127 14.2%
2019 43.24 1895th 3142 39.7%
2022 49.07 1626th 3082 47.2%
2023 16.30 2857th 3106 8.0%
2024 20.83 2700th 3078 12.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Enrollment information for Golden Acres Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 369 0 1 88 5 n/a n/a 0 463
1990 349 0 0 72 4 n/a n/a 0 425
1991 363 0 5 87 6 n/a n/a 0 461
1992 335 0 4 88 4 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 333 1 4 85 4 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 306 1 2 75 5 n/a n/a 0 389
1995 303 3 2 77 2 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 303 3 2 77 2 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 320 6 3 136 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1998 292 3 4 134 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1999 260 4 4 178 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2000 265 5 4 249 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2001 225 5 1 272 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2002 179 10 3 286 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 179 10 3 286 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 158 8 5 346 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2005 156 8 5 397 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2006 134 10 4 372 4 n/a n/a 0 524
2007 119 6 2 401 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2008 93 14 3 387 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2009 104 7 3 420 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2010 94 4 3 395 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2011 86 3 4 409 1 0 5 0 508
2012 75 2 2 409 0 0 5 0 493
2013 89 1 1 396 0 0 3 0 490
2014 83 1 7 419 0 0 5 0 515
2015 69 1 5 411 0 0 3 0 489
2016 70 6 6 383 0 0 4 0 469
2017 61 4 7 388 1 0 4 0 465
2018 51 2 8 395 1 0 5 0 462
2019 51 2 4 409 0 0 5 0 471
2020 41 4 1 346 0 0 4 0 396
2021 44 6 1 339 0 0 3 0 393
2022 42 7 1 321 0 0 2 0 373
2023 37 6 3 332 0 0 4 0 382
2024 49 6 3 329 0 0 3 0 390

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 Acres Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 463 n/a n/a n/a
1990 425 24.0 17.7 n/a
1991 461 24.1 19.1 n/a
1992 431 29.0 14.8 30.6
1993 427 27.0 15.8 32.6
1994 389 25.5 15.3 37.3
1995 387 24.0 16.1 39.3
1996 387 24.0 16.1 39.3
1997 465 29.4 15.8 43.7
1998 434 29.8 14.6 38.7
1999 446 26.9 16.6 51.6
2000 523 31.5 16.6 56.8
2001 504 34.4 14.7 59.7
2002 478 34.0 14.1 67.4
2003 478 34.0 14.1 67.4
2004 517 36.1 14.3 62.5
2005 568 38.1 14.9 71.5
2006 524 39.9 13.1 75
2007 529 39.4 13.4 75.6
2008 498 36.9 13.5 73.5
2009 535 36.8 14.5 76.8
2010 498 36.7 13.5 81.7
2011 508 36.1 14.0 n/a
2012 493 34.7 14.1 84.8
2013 490 36.7 13.3 82.7
2014 515 37.2 13.8 80.6
2015 489 37.0 13.2 76.9
2016 469 36.0 13.0 77.4
2017 465 35.7 12.9 81.3
2018 462 36.0 12.8 77.9
2019 471 36.0 13.0 86.2
2020 396 31.4 12.5 81.6
2021 393 31.1 12.6 86
2022 373 32.2 11.5 90.9
2023 382 34.0 11.2 90.3
2024 390 32.0 12.1 90.3

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 Acres Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 463 n/a n/a n/a
1990 425 24.0 17.7 n/a
1991 461 24.1 19.1 n/a
1992 431 29.0 14.8 30.6
1993 427 27.0 15.8 32.6
1994 389 25.5 15.3 37.3
1995 387 24.0 16.1 39.3
1996 387 24.0 16.1 39.3
1997 465 29.4 15.8 43.7
1998 434 29.8 14.6 38.7
1999 446 26.9 16.6 51.6
2000 523 31.5 16.6 56.8
2001 504 34.4 14.7 59.7
2002 478 34.0 14.1 67.4
2003 478 34.0 14.1 67.4
2004 517 36.1 14.3 62.5
2005 568 38.1 14.9 71.5
2006 524 39.9 13.1 75
2007 529 39.4 13.4 75.6
2008 498 36.9 13.5 73.5
2009 535 36.8 14.5 76.8
2010 498 36.7 13.5 81.7
2011 508 36.1 14.0 n/a
2012 493 34.7 14.1 84.8
2013 490 36.7 13.3 82.7
2014 515 37.2 13.8 80.6
2015 489 37.0 13.2 76.9
2016 469 36.0 13.0 77.4
2017 465 35.7 12.9 81.3
2018 462 36.0 12.8 77.9
2019 471 36.0 13.0 86.2
2020 396 31.4 12.5 81.6
2021 393 31.1 12.6 86
2022 373 32.2 11.5 90.9
2023 382 34.0 11.2 90.3
2024 390 32.0 12.1 90.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Golden Acres Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,396 (12.3%) $9,977 (87.7%) $11,373
2020 $2,544 (20.6%) $9,788 (79.4%) $12,333
2021 $1,664 (13.2%) $10,984 (86.8%) $12,648

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Acres Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3245th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3272nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Golden Acres Elementary)4832
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Golden Acres Elementary)3538
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Golden Acres Elementary)317
 24%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4534
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Golden Acres Elementary)3321
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4233
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Golden Acres Elementary)3233
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Golden Acres Elementary)3739
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3841
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students471382
 18.9%
African American26
 200%
American Indian00
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic409332
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White5137
 27.5%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.2%90.3%
 4.1%


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Golden Acres Elementary ranks 2287th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Bondy Intermediate
Middle : Carter Lomax Middle
High : Pasadena Memorial High School

Students at Golden Acres Elementary are 84% Hispanic, 13% White, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 390 students attended Golden Acres 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 Texas Education Agency.

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