- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roseville, CA
Dry Creek Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dry Creek Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061149014498
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dry Creek Connections Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #13 of 23
- elementary schools in Roseville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dry Creek Connections Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dry Creek Connections Academy ranks #13 of 23 elementary schools in Roseville, CA.
School address
District: Dry Creek Joint Elementary · California
NCES ID 061149014498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
119 on latest CCD 061149014498 · Roseville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 17:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Antelope Crossing Middle (1,051 students)
Resource Investment Index #13 of 23 elementary schools in Roseville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dry Creek Connections Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antelope Cross
Antelope Crossing Middle
1,051 students
- Silverado Midd
Silverado Middle
1,010 students
- Creekview Ranc
Creekview Ranch
838 students
- Coyote Ridge E
Coyote Ridge Elementary
815 students
- Antelope Meado
Antelope Meadows Elementary
731 students
- This school 119
Dry Creek Connections Academy
119 students
What this shows Dry Creek Connections Academy reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dry Creek Connections Academy compares
Dry Creek Connections Academy vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
82.4%
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
$12,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dry Creek Joint Elementary reports $12,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dry Creek Connections Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Crossing Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverado Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview Ranch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coyote Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Antelope Meadows Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dry Creek Connections Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Roseville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Creekview Ranch
Standard public school
838 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Coyote Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
815 students 24:1 students per teacher
Orchard Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Fiddyment Farm
Standard public school
701 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Riego Creek Elementary
Standard public school
693 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Junction Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 22.2:1 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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dry Creek Connections Academy
How many students attend Dry Creek Connections Academy?
Dry Creek Connections Academy has 119 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roseville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dry Creek Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dry Creek Connections Academy is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Dry Creek Connections Academy?
34.5% of students at Dry Creek Connections Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dry Creek Connections Academy?
Dry Creek Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Dry Creek Connections Academy rank among elementary schools in Roseville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dry Creek Connections Academy ranks #13 of 23 elementary schools in Roseville, 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 Roseville on the city page.
What other schools are in Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
Besides Dry Creek Connections Academy, Dry Creek Joint Elementary also operates Antelope Crossing Middle (1,051 students), Silverado Middle (1,010 students), and Creekview Ranch (838 students). See the Dry Creek Joint Elementary district page for the complete list.