- Enrollment
- 2,919
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maple Valley, WA
Rock Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rock Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530876000692
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Creek Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Maple Valley · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Maple Valley, WA.
School address
District: Tahoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530876000692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Rock Creek Elementary held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 530876000692 · Maple Valley, WA Other · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 16:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tahoma Senior High School (2,919 students)
Rock Creek Elementary held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Rock Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tahoma Senior
Tahoma Senior High School
2,919 students
- Summit Trail M 1,097
Summit Trail Middle School
1,097 students
- Maple View Mid 1,046
Maple View Middle School
1,046 students
- Lake Wildernes 923
Lake Wilderness Elementary
923 students
- Glacier Park E 803
Glacier Park Elementary
803 students
- This school 686
Rock Creek Elementary
686 students
What this shows Rock Creek Elementary reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Creek Elementary compares
Rock Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 77% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 686 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 47.8%
Asian 24.3%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Rock Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tahoma School District reports $16,955 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoma Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Trail Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Wilderness Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Maple Valley
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lake Wilderness Elementary
Standard public school
923 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Glacier Park Elementary
Standard public school
803 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Tahoma Elementary
Standard public school
688 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Cedar River Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Shadow Lake Elementary
Standard public school
479 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Creek Elementary
How many students attend Rock Creek Elementary?
Rock Creek Elementary has 686 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maple Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Elementary is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Rock Creek Elementary?
10.3% of students at Rock Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rock Creek Elementary is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Maple Valley, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Creek Elementary?
Rock Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Rock Creek Elementary rank among schools in Maple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Maple Valley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Tahoma School District?
Besides Rock Creek Elementary, Tahoma School District also operates Tahoma Senior High School (2,919 students), Summit Trail Middle School (1,097 students), and Maple View Middle School (1,046 students). See the Tahoma School District district page for the complete list.