Enrollment
493
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rocklin, CA
Antelope Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Antelope Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001300805
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Antelope Creek Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 16
- elementary schools in Rocklin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Antelope Creek Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Antelope Creek Elementary ranks #10 of 16 elementary schools in Rocklin, CA.
School address
District: Rocklin Unified · California
NCES ID 060001300805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Antelope Creek Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Antelope Creek Elementary
Antelope Creek Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Rocklin, California, enrolling 493 students.
At 22.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 493 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #247.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Rocklin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rocklin Academy Gateway (1,093 students): Antelope Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.4:1 vs 21.9:1).
Rocklin Unified also operates Whitney High (2,041 students) and Rocklin High (1,936 students) alongside Antelope Creek Elementary.
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 Antelope Creek Elementary compares
Antelope Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,310
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 15.2%
Asian 7.3%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Antelope Creek Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rocklin Unified, which includes Antelope Creek Elementary.
$13,310
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 Antelope Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Oaks Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quarry Trail Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Antelope Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar elementary schools in Rocklin
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Standard public school
1,093 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Quarry Trail Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 29.4:1 students per teacher
Rocklin Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Rocklin Academy
Standard public school
556 students 37.1:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Twin Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Antelope Creek Elementary
How many students attend Antelope Creek Elementary?
Antelope Creek Elementary has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rocklin, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Antelope Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Antelope Creek Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Antelope Creek Elementary?
33.7% of students at Antelope Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Antelope Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Antelope Creek Elementary is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Rocklin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Antelope Creek Elementary?
Antelope Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Antelope Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rocklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Antelope Creek Elementary ranks #10 of 16 elementary schools in Rocklin, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rocklin on the city page.
Is Antelope Creek Elementary a good school?
Antelope Creek Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Rocklin Unified?
Besides Antelope Creek Elementary, Rocklin Unified also operates Whitney High (2,041 students), Rocklin High (1,936 students), and Granite Oaks Middle (979 students). See the Rocklin Unified district page for the complete list.
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