Enrollment
422
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rocklin, CA
Parker Whitney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parker Whitney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001309069
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Whitney Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 16
- elementary schools in Rocklin · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker Whitney Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Whitney Elementary ranks #4 of 16 elementary schools in Rocklin, CA.
School address
District: Rocklin Unified · California
NCES ID 060001309069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parker Whitney Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parker Whitney Elementary
Parker Whitney Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Rocklin, California, enrolling 422 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #81, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Rocklin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rocklin Academy Gateway (1,093 students): Parker Whitney Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 21.9:1).
Rocklin Unified also operates Whitney High (2,041 students) and Rocklin High (1,936 students) alongside Parker Whitney Elementary.
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 Parker Whitney Elementary compares
Parker Whitney 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,310
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 5.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Parker Whitney Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rocklin Unified, which includes Parker Whitney Elementary.
$13,310
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 Parker Whitney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Oaks Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quarry Trail Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker Whitney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar elementary schools in Rocklin
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Standard public school
1,093 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Quarry Trail Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 29.4:1 students per teacher
Rocklin Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Rocklin Academy
Standard public school
556 students 37.1:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Twin Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 24.1:1 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 (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Parker Whitney Elementary
How many students attend Parker Whitney Elementary?
Parker Whitney Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rocklin, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Whitney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Whitney Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Parker Whitney Elementary?
28.6% of students at Parker Whitney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker Whitney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parker Whitney Elementary is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Rocklin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Whitney Elementary?
Parker Whitney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Parker Whitney Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rocklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Whitney Elementary ranks #4 of 16 elementary schools in Rocklin, 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 Rocklin on the city page.
Is Parker Whitney Elementary a good school?
Parker Whitney Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Rocklin Unified?
Besides Parker Whitney Elementary, Rocklin Unified also operates Whitney High (2,041 students), Rocklin High (1,936 students), and Granite Oaks Middle (979 students). See the Rocklin Unified district page for the complete list.
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