- Enrollment
- 3,039
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danville, CA
Creekside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Creekside 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 063513012242
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Danville, CA.
School address
District: San Ramon Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063513012242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Creekside Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 063513012242 · Danville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 20.3:1 · 5.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students)
Creekside Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Creekside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dougherty Vall
Dougherty Valley High
3,039 students
- California Hig
California High
2,894 students
- Monte Vista Hi
Monte Vista High
2,042 students
- San Ramon Vall
San Ramon Valley High
2,036 students
- Windemere Ranc 1,011
Windemere Ranch Middle
1,011 students
- This school 549
Creekside Elementary
549 students
What this shows Creekside Elementary reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside Elementary compares
Creekside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 90% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$15,351
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 58.3%
White 22.2%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Creekside Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Ramon Valley Unified reports $15,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Ramon Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windemere Ranch Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,894
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Danville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greenbrook Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Valley Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Vista Grande Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Tassajara Hills Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 22:1 students per teacher
Green Valley Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Montair Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 19.4:1 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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside Elementary
How many students attend Creekside Elementary?
Creekside Elementary has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Creekside Elementary?
5.8% of students at Creekside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Elementary is Asian at 58.3% of enrollment, in Danville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Elementary?
Creekside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Creekside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in San Ramon Valley Unified?
Besides Creekside Elementary, San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students), California High (2,894 students), and Monte Vista High (2,042 students). See the San Ramon Valley Unified district page for the complete list.