Gold Trail

889 Cold Springs Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 274 students in grades 4-8, Gold Trail ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gold Trail's student population of 274 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Gold Trail ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Trail is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3091 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
41%
34%
51%
47%
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
56%
White
80%
20%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gold Trail's ranking?
Gold Trail is ranked #3091 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gold Trail?
274 students attend Gold Trail.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gold Trail students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gold Trail?
Gold Trail has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gold Trail offer ?
Gold Trail offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Gold Trail part of?

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Hi I LOVE this school and I love the way they run the place and how nice all the teachers and staff are and how they are the first school to have a T.E.A.T.H program and that program shows how bullying is not the right answer and that there is another way and they don't just come in once a year they come once a week for the who school year abd they talk for an hour in each class and they do acts in the classrom so that you can see how bulling can affect someone and the school has us do team work projects and they really nail bullying down I perfer this school over the last shool i went to and i can't what to back this year! :)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cheye

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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