- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk Creek, CA
Elk Creek High
Federal NCES profile for Elk Creek High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063807006441
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Creek High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elk Creek · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.3:1
- small classes for California
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Creek High has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Creek High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elk Creek, CA.
School address
District: Stony Creek Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063807006441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Elk Creek High grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 063807006441 · Elk Creek, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 5.3:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Elk Creek Elementary (34 students)
Elk Creek High grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elk Creek High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elk Creek Elem
Elk Creek Elementary
34 students
- Indian Valley
Indian Valley Intermediate
27 students
- This school
Elk Creek High
21 students
- Bidwell Point 4
Bidwell Point High (Continuation)
4 students
What this shows Elk Creek High reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Creek High compares
Elk Creek High 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 | 5.3:1 | ▼ 75% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.3:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
5.3:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.1%
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
Counselors0.8 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 52.4%
White 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Elk Creek High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Valley Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Point High (Continuation) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Creek High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Elk Creek
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~21 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Creek High
How many students attend Elk Creek High?
Elk Creek High has 21 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk Creek, CA. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Creek High is 5.3:1, which is 75% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% 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 High?
44.4% of students at Elk Creek High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Creek High?
The largest demographic group at Elk Creek High is American Indian / Alaska Native at 52.4% of enrollment, in Elk Creek, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Creek High?
Elk Creek High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 High rank among public schools in Elk Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Creek High ranks #1 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 High, Stony Creek Joint Unified also operates Elk Creek Elementary (34 students), Indian Valley Intermediate (27 students), and Bidwell Point High (Continuation) (4 students). See the Stony Creek Joint Unified district page for the complete list.