Rocklin Unified

Rocklin, California — 18 schools

11,407
Total Enrollment
18
Schools
$15,534
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rocklin Unified operates 18 public schools serving 11,407 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 12 elementary, 3 high, 2 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 11,579 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Placer County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,534 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 47.9% local, 44.1% state, and 8.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $86,072 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #1195 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 18 schools offering Advanced Placement (40 AP courses district-wide), a 391.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.4% White, 20.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Whitney High accounts for 17.6% of all Rocklin Unified student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Rocklin Unified-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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 Unified school enrollment varies 49× across entities

Rocklin Unified school enrollment ranges from 42 students (lowest) to 2,041 students (highest), a spread of 1,999 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Rocklin Unified student-counselor ratio is 392:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Rocklin Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 28.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Rocklin Unified is typically wider than the Rocklin Unified-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.0%
Federal
44.1%
State
47.9%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
1195 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Placer County county, where this district is located.

$1,748
Studio/mo
$1,832
1 BR/mo
$2,255
2 BR/mo
$3,002
3 BR/mo
$3,460
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$86,072
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 18 schools in Rocklin Unified.

White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 11.9%
Multiracial 13.4%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 18
Schools with AP
40 AP courses total
391.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Rocklin Unified

School Enrollment
Whitney High
2,041
Rocklin High
1,936
Granite Oaks Middle
979
Spring View Middle
780
Quarry Trail Elementary
705
Rocklin Elementary
631
Sunset Ranch Elementary
554
Twin Oaks Elementary
506
Antelope Creek Elementary
493
Sierra Elementary
445
Breen Elementary
424
Parker Whitney Elementary
422
Rock Creek Elementary
416
Valley View Elementary
414
Cobblestone Elementary
372
Ruhkala Elementary
334
Victory High
85
Rocklin Alternative Education Center
42

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rocklin Unified?

Rocklin Unified has 18 schools, including 3 high, 2 middle, 12 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 11,407 students.

How much does Rocklin Unified spend per student?

Rocklin Unified spends $15,534 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1195 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Rocklin Unified?

The average teacher salary in Rocklin Unified is $86,072 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Rocklin Unified?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Placer County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Rocklin Unified?

Rocklin Unified students are 52.4% White, 20.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Asian, 1.6% African American, averaged across 18 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rocklin Unified?

Rocklin Unified has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1195 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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