Enrollment
535
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Truckee, CA
Alder Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alder Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063877011005
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alder Creek Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Truckee · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alder Creek Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alder Creek Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Truckee, CA.
School address
District: Tahoe-Truckee Unified · California
NCES ID 063877011005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alder Creek Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alder Creek Middle
Alder Creek Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Truckee, California, enrolling 535 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.1% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the California average.
With 535 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,332 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #103, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tahoe-Truckee Unified spends $20,636 per pupil, 25% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Tahoe-Truckee Unified also operates Tahoe Truckee High (907 students) and Truckee Elementary (515 students) alongside Alder Creek Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alder Creek Middle compares
Alder Creek Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,636
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Alder Creek Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tahoe-Truckee Unified, which includes Alder Creek Middle.
$20,636
Per student
+25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.2%
State 22.4%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alder Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Truckee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Truckee Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenshire Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Tahoe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Beach Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alder Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alder Creek Middle
How many students attend Alder Creek Middle?
Alder Creek Middle has 535 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Truckee, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alder Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alder Creek Middle is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alder Creek Middle?
22.1% of students at Alder Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alder Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alder Creek Middle is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Truckee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alder Creek Middle?
Alder Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alder Creek Middle rank among public schools in Truckee?
By Resource Investment Index, Alder Creek Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Truckee, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Truckee on the city page.
Is Alder Creek Middle a good school?
Alder Creek Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tahoe-Truckee Unified?
Besides Alder Creek Middle, Tahoe-Truckee Unified also operates Tahoe Truckee High (907 students), Truckee Elementary (515 students), and Glenshire Elementary (499 students). See the Tahoe-Truckee Unified district page for the complete list.
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