Rocklin Academy Gateway District

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Rocklin, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Rocklin Academy Gateway District #1180 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,479 per pupil, Rocklin Academy Gateway District ranks #1835 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,176
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,479
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rocklin Academy Gateway District operates 1 public schools serving 1,176 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Placer County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,479 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 187 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 15.2% local, 82.1% state, and 2.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 33/100, ranked #1180 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 1631.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 13.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.1% Asian, 32.3% White, 14.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Rocklin Academy Gateway, enrolling 1,093 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Rocklin Academy Gateway accounts for 92.9% of all Rocklin Academy Gateway District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Rocklin Academy Gateway District a distant remainder — means Rocklin Academy Gateway District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rocklin Academy Gateway District student-counselor ratio is 1631:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Rocklin Academy Gateway District chronic absenteeism rate is 13.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

2.7%
Federal
82.1%
State
15.2%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
1180 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Rocklin Academy Gateway District.

White 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 44.1%
Multiracial 8.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1631.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Rocklin Academy Gateway District

School Enrollment
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Charter
1,093

How Rocklin Academy Gateway District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Evergreen Union Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Hart-Ransom Union Elementary Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Calipatria Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
California Virtual Academy at Fresno District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Placerville Union Elementary Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Rocklin Academy Gateway District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rocklin Academy Gateway District?

Rocklin Academy Gateway District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,176 students.

How much does Rocklin Academy Gateway District spend per student?

Rocklin Academy Gateway District spends $9,479 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #1180 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Rocklin Academy Gateway District?

Rocklin Academy Gateway District students are 44.1% Asian, 32.3% White, 14.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rocklin Academy Gateway District?

Rocklin Academy Gateway District has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #1180 out of 1517 districts in California.