Enrollment
1,093
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rocklin, CA
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Federal NCES profile for Rocklin Academy Gateway, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060226813641Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocklin Academy Gateway earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 16
- elementary schools in Rocklin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocklin Academy Gateway has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocklin Academy Gateway ranks #13 of 16 elementary schools in Rocklin, CA.
School address
District: Rocklin Academy Gateway District · California
NCES ID 060226813641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocklin Academy Gateway compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocklin Academy Gateway
Rocklin Academy Gateway is a lower-poverty, large charter elementary school in Rocklin, California, enrolling 1,093 students.
At 21.9:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,093 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 409 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is led by Asian (44%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1631 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Rocklin Academy Gateway District spends $9,479 per pupil, 43% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Rocklin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Quarry Trail Elementary (705 students): Rocklin Academy Gateway is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.9:1 vs 29.4:1).
Rocklin Academy Gateway District is a single-school charter district, so Rocklin Academy Gateway 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 Gateway compares
Rocklin Academy Gateway on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,093 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,093
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,479
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 44.1%
White 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Rocklin Academy Gateway 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 Gateway District, which includes Rocklin Academy Gateway.
$9,479
Per student
-43%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.2%
State 82.1%
Federal 2.7%
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.
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
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 (~1,093 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rocklin Academy Gateway
How many students attend Rocklin Academy Gateway?
Rocklin Academy Gateway has 1,093 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rocklin, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocklin Academy Gateway?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocklin Academy Gateway is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocklin Academy Gateway?
10.8% of students at Rocklin Academy Gateway are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocklin Academy Gateway?
The largest demographic group at Rocklin Academy Gateway is Asian at 44.1% of enrollment, in Rocklin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocklin Academy Gateway?
Rocklin Academy Gateway has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Rocklin Academy Gateway rank among elementary schools in Rocklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocklin Academy Gateway ranks #13 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 Gateway a good school?
Rocklin Academy Gateway earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Gateway District?
None; Rocklin Academy Gateway District is a single-school charter district, and Rocklin Academy Gateway is its only campus.
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