- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Austin Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Austin Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063264008646
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Creek Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Rincon Valley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063264008646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Austin Creek Elementary grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 063264008646 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 24.4:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequoia Elementary (414 students)
Austin Creek Elementary grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Austin Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sequoia Elemen
Sequoia Elementary
414 students
- Village Elemen
Village Elementary Charter
384 students
- Spring Lake Ch
Spring Lake Charter
383 students
- Manzanita Elem
Manzanita Elementary Charter
369 students
- This school
Austin Creek Elementary
366 students
- Madrone Elemen
Madrone Elementary
363 students
What this shows Austin Creek Elementary reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Creek Elementary compares
Austin Creek Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,814
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Asian 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Austin Creek Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rincon Valley Union Elementary reports $18,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary Charter | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Lake Charter | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manzanita Elementary Charter | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madrone Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Rosa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Standard public school
773 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle
Standard public school
708 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Sheppard Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mattie Washburn Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Roseland Creek Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
Standard public school
525 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Creek Elementary
How many students attend Austin Creek Elementary?
Austin Creek Elementary has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Creek Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Creek Elementary?
11.0% of students at Austin Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Austin Creek Elementary is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Creek Elementary?
Austin Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Rincon Valley Union Elementary?
Besides Austin Creek Elementary, Rincon Valley Union Elementary also operates Sequoia Elementary (414 students), Village Elementary Charter (384 students), and Spring Lake Charter (383 students). See the Rincon Valley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.