Enrollment
392
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Placerville, CA
Indian Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indian Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062598009165
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Creek Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Placerville · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Placerville, CA.
School address
District: Mother Lode Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062598009165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Creek Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Creek Elementary
Indian Creek Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Placerville, California, enrolling 392 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,160 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,035, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 784 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Placerville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sierra Elementary (402 students): Indian Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 25.1:1).
Its district, Mother Lode Union Elementary, also runs Herbert C. Green Middle (363 students).
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 Indian Creek Elementary compares
Indian Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.3%
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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$14,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Indian Creek Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mother Lode Union Elementary, which includes Indian Creek Elementary.
$14,491
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 55.0%
Federal 11.2%
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 Indian Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert C. Green Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Placerville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sierra Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Louisiana Schnell Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Herbert C. Green Middle
Standard public school
363 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Gold Trail
Standard public school
274 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Gold Oak Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Sutters Mill
Standard public school
201 students 20.1:1 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 (~392 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Creek Elementary
How many students attend Indian Creek Elementary?
Indian Creek Elementary has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Placerville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Indian Creek Elementary?
42.3% of students at Indian Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indian Creek Elementary is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Placerville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Creek Elementary?
Indian Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Indian Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Placerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Placerville, 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 Placerville on the city page.
Is Indian Creek Elementary a good school?
Indian Creek Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% 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 Mother Lode Union Elementary?
Besides Indian Creek Elementary, Mother Lode Union Elementary also operates Herbert C. Green Middle (363 students). See the Mother Lode Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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