Enrollment
42
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocklin Alternative Education Center compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocklin Alternative Education Center
Rocklin Alternative Education Center is a small combined-grade school in Rocklin, California, enrolling 42 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14:1, Rocklin Alternative Education Center is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 35% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the California average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of California schools, with 42 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 83.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rocklin's public schools, it stands alongside Western Sierra Collegiate Academy (776 students): Rocklin Alternative Education Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 21:1).
Rocklin Unified also operates Whitney High (2,041 students) and Rocklin High (1,936 students) alongside Rocklin Alternative Education Center.
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 Alternative Education Center compares
Rocklin Alternative Education Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,310
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rocklin Unified, which includes Rocklin Alternative Education Center.
$13,310
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.0%
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.
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
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~42 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rocklin Alternative Education Center a good school?
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. 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 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.
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