Enrollment
119
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dry Creek Connections Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dry Creek Connections Academy
Dry Creek Connections Academy is a small elementary school in Roseville, California, enrolling 119 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 119 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 189 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dry Creek Joint Elementary spends $11,615 per pupil, 30% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Roseville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Creekview Ranch (838 students): Dry Creek Connections Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 22.6:1).
Dry Creek Joint Elementary also operates Antelope Crossing Middle (1,051 students) and Silverado Middle (1,010 students) alongside Dry Creek Connections Academy.
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 Dry Creek Connections Academy compares
Dry Creek Connections Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,615
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dry Creek Joint Elementary, which includes Dry Creek Connections Academy.
$11,615
Per student
-30%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 53.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 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
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~119 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dry Creek Connections Academy a good school?
Dry Creek Connections Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 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.
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