Enrollment
556
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rocklin, CA
Rocklin Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rocklin Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060231208762Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocklin Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #3 of 16
- elementary schools in Rocklin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 37.1:1
- large classes for California
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocklin Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocklin Academy ranks #3 of 16 elementary schools in Rocklin, CA.
School address
District: Rocklin Academy District · California
NCES ID 060231208762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocklin Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocklin Academy
Rocklin Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Rocklin, California, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.1:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 73% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the California average.
With 556 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 910 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (51%) and White (28%) (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Rocklin Academy District spends $6,648 per pupil, 60% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Rocklin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rocklin Academy Gateway (1,093 students): Rocklin Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (37.1:1 vs 21.9:1).
Rocklin Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Rocklin Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Rocklin Academy compares
Rocklin Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.1:1 | ▲ 73% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 82% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the California average of 55.5%
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
37.1:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$6,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
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
Asian 50.9%
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Rocklin Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rocklin Academy District, which includes Rocklin Academy.
$6,648
Per student
-60%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 53.0%
Federal 1.7%
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.
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
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
Antelope Creek Elementary
Standard public school
493 students 22.4:1 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 (~556 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rocklin Academy
How many students attend Rocklin Academy?
Rocklin Academy has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rocklin, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocklin Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocklin Academy is 37.1:1, which is 73% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocklin Academy?
10.0% of students at Rocklin Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocklin Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rocklin Academy is Asian at 50.9% of enrollment, in Rocklin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocklin Academy?
Rocklin Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Rocklin Academy rank among elementary schools in Rocklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocklin Academy ranks #3 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 Rocklin Academy a good school?
Rocklin Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Rocklin Academy District?
None; Rocklin Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Rocklin Academy is its only campus.
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