- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rocklin, CA
Sunset Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001312558
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Ranch Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 16
- elementary schools in Rocklin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Ranch Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ranch Elementary ranks #8 of 16 elementary schools in Rocklin, CA.
School address
District: Rocklin Unified · California
NCES ID 060001312558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Sunset Ranch Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 060001312558 · Rocklin, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 24.1:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitney High (2,041 students)
Sunset Ranch Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sunset Ranch Elementary 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 554
Sunset Ranch Elementary
554 students
What this shows Sunset Ranch Elementary reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Ranch Elementary compares
Sunset Ranch Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 16.6%
Two or More 15.5%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Sunset Ranch Elementary is more 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 Sunset Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Oaks Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quarry Trail Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Ranch Elementary'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 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
Rocklin Academy
Standard public school
556 students 37.1:1 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Sunset Ranch Elementary?
Sunset Ranch Elementary has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rocklin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ranch Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Ranch Elementary?
11.0% of students at Sunset Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Ranch Elementary is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Rocklin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Ranch Elementary?
Sunset Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sunset Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rocklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ranch Elementary ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in Rocklin Unified?
Besides Sunset Ranch Elementary, 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.