Enrollment
227
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alpine, CA
Creekside Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060210010375
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Early Learning Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Alpine · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Alpine, CA.
School address
District: Alpine Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060210010375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekside Early Learning Center compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Creekside Early Learning Center
Creekside Early Learning Center is a mid-sized elementary school in Alpine, California, enrolling 227 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 227 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 435 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #317, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Alpine Union Elementary spends $12,533 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Alpine's elementary schools, it stands alongside Shadow Hills Elementary (377 students): Creekside Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.2:1 vs 22.2:1).
Alpine Union Elementary also operates Joan Macqueen Middle (405 students) and Shadow Hills Elementary (377 students) alongside Creekside Early Learning Center.
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 Creekside Early Learning Center compares
Creekside Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$12,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Two or More 11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Creekside Early Learning Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine Union Elementary, which includes Creekside Early Learning Center.
$12,533
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 42.6%
Federal 7.5%
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 Creekside Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Macqueen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadow Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boulder Oaks Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Alpine
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shadow Hills Elementary
Standard public school
377 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Boulder Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
The Heights Charter
Standard public school
283 students 35.4:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Learning Academy
Alternative education program
64 students 16:1 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 (~227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Creekside Early Learning Center
How many students attend Creekside Early Learning Center?
Creekside Early Learning Center has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alpine, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Early Learning Center is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside Early Learning Center?
36.1% of students at Creekside Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Early Learning Center is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Alpine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Early Learning Center?
Creekside Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Creekside Early Learning Center rank among elementary schools in Alpine?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Alpine, 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 Alpine on the city page.
Is Creekside Early Learning Center a good school?
Creekside Early Learning Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Alpine Union Elementary?
Besides Creekside Early Learning Center, Alpine Union Elementary also operates Joan Macqueen Middle (405 students), Shadow Hills Elementary (377 students), and Boulder Oaks Elementary (367 students). See the Alpine Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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