- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elk Creek, CA
Elk Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elk Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063807006440
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Creek Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elk Creek · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for California
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elk Creek, CA.
School address
District: Stony Creek Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063807006440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Elk Creek Elementary shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-41.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 063807006440 · Elk Creek, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 11.3:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Valley Intermediate (27 students)
Elk Creek Elementary shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-41.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elk Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elk Creek Elementary
34 students
- Indian Valley
Indian Valley Intermediate
27 students
- Elk Creek High
Elk Creek High
21 students
- Bidwell Point 4
Bidwell Point High (Continuation)
4 students
What this shows Elk Creek Elementary reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Creek Elementary compares
Elk Creek Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$32,818
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 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.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 50.0%
White 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Elk Creek Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Stony Creek Joint Unified reports $32,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Valley Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk Creek High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Point High (Continuation) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Creek Elementary
How many students attend Elk Creek Elementary?
Elk Creek Elementary has 34 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elk Creek, CA. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Creek Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 47% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% lower 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 Elk Creek Elementary?
59.0% of students at Elk Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elk Creek Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 50.0% of enrollment, in Elk Creek, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Creek Elementary?
Elk Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elk Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Elk Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elk Creek, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Stony Creek Joint Unified?
Besides Elk Creek Elementary, Stony Creek Joint Unified also operates Indian Valley Intermediate (27 students), Elk Creek High (21 students), and Bidwell Point High (Continuation) (4 students). See the Stony Creek Joint Unified district page for the complete list.