- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rocklin, CA
Rocklin Alternative Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Rocklin Alternative Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060001314465
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocklin Alternative Education Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #15 of 23
- public schools in Rocklin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for California
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocklin Alternative Education Center has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocklin Alternative Education Center ranks #15 of 23 public schools in Rocklin, CA.
School address
District: Rocklin Unified · California
NCES ID 060001314465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Rocklin Alternative Education Center shrank from 54 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.6 → 2.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 060001314465 · Rocklin, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 14:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitney High (2,041 students)
Rocklin Alternative Education Center shrank from 54 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 3.6 → 2.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rocklin Alternative Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitney High
Whitney High
2,041 students
- Rocklin High
Rocklin High
1,936 students
- Granite Oaks M
Granite Oaks Middle
979 students
- Spring View Mi 780
Spring View Middle
780 students
- Quarry Trail E 705
Quarry Trail Elementary
705 students
- This school 42
Rocklin Alternative Education Center
42 students
What this shows Rocklin Alternative Education Center reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocklin Alternative Education Center compares
Rocklin Alternative Education Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 35% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
83.3%
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
$14,786
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Rocklin Alternative Education Center is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rocklin Unified reports $14,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocklin Alternative Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granite Oaks Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quarry Trail Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocklin Alternative Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 other schools in Rocklin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~42 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocklin Alternative Education Center
How many students attend Rocklin Alternative Education Center?
Rocklin Alternative Education Center has 42 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Rocklin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocklin Alternative Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocklin Alternative Education Center is 14:1, which is 35% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% lower 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 Rocklin Alternative Education Center?
20.4% of students at Rocklin Alternative Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocklin Alternative Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Rocklin Alternative Education Center is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Rocklin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocklin Alternative Education Center?
Rocklin Alternative Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rocklin Alternative Education Center rank among public schools in Rocklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocklin Alternative Education Center ranks #15 of 23 public 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 public schools in Rocklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Rocklin Unified?
Besides Rocklin Alternative Education Center, 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.