- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, CA
Rock Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rock Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060348000267
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Creek Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Creek Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Creek Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, CA.
School address
District: Auburn Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060348000267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
282 on latest CCD 060348000267 · Auburn, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 21.7:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Elementary (501 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rock Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary
501 students
- Skyridge Eleme
Skyridge Elementary
461 students
- Ev Cain Middle
Ev Cain Middle
411 students
- This school
Rock Creek Elementary
282 students
- Alta Vista Com 110
Alta Vista Community Charter
110 students
What this shows Rock Creek Elementary reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Creek Elementary compares
Rock Creek Elementary vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$16,435
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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. Includes 2 expulsions.
Programs
District finance for Auburn Union Elementary reports $16,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ev Cain Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Community Charter | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Auburn
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bowman Charter
Standard public school
606 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Auburn Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 38.5:1 students per teacher
Skyridge Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 30.7:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista Community Charter
Standard public school
110 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Creek Elementary
How many students attend Rock Creek Elementary?
Rock Creek Elementary has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rock Creek Elementary?
62.4% of students at Rock Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Creek Elementary?
Rock Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower 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 Rock Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Creek Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn Union Elementary?
Besides Rock Creek Elementary, Auburn Union Elementary also operates Auburn Elementary (501 students), Skyridge Elementary (461 students), and Ev Cain Middle (411 students). See the Auburn Union Elementary district page for the complete list.