- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincoln, CA
Creekside Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064214006896
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Oaks Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Oaks Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Oaks Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Lincoln, CA.
School address
District: Western Placer Unified · California
NCES ID 064214006896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Creekside Oaks Elementary grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 064214006896 · Lincoln, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 24.2:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students)
Creekside Oaks Elementary grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Creekside Oaks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges High
1,317 students
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,184 students
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges Middle
931 students
- Glen Edwards M
Glen Edwards Middle
815 students
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges Elementary
744 students
- This school
Creekside Oaks Elementary
557 students
What this shows Creekside Oaks Elementary reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside Oaks Elementary compares
Creekside Oaks 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$14,312
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 32.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Creekside Oaks Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Placer Unified reports $14,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekside Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Bridges High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Edwards Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Oaks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Lincoln
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Twelve Bridges Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Scott M. Leaman
Standard public school
513 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Crossing Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 26:1 students per teacher
Foskett Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
First Street Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 22.4:1 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Creekside Oaks Elementary?
Creekside Oaks Elementary has 557 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincoln, CA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Oaks Elementary is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside Oaks Elementary?
42.1% of students at Creekside Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Oaks Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Lincoln, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Oaks Elementary?
Creekside Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creekside Oaks Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Oaks Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Western Placer Unified?
Besides Creekside Oaks Elementary, Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students), Lincoln High (1,184 students), and Twelve Bridges Middle (931 students). See the Western Placer Unified district page for the complete list.