- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walnut Creek, CA
Tice Creek
Federal NCES profile for Tice Creek, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064125013866
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tice Creek earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Walnut Creek · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tice Creek has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tice Creek ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Walnut Creek, CA.
School address
District: Walnut Creek Elementary · California
NCES ID 064125013866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Tice Creek held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 064125013866 · Walnut Creek, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 23.7:1 · 3.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Creek Intermediate (940 students)
Tice Creek held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tice Creek in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walnut Creek I
Walnut Creek Intermediate
940 students
- Buena Vista El
Buena Vista Elementary
495 students
- Parkmead Eleme
Parkmead Elementary
478 students
- This school
Tice Creek
451 students
- Murwood Elemen
Murwood Elementary
451 students
- Walnut Heights
Walnut Heights Elementary
427 students
What this shows Tice Creek reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tice Creek compares
Tice Creek 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 94% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,533
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
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Asian 22.0%
Two or More 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Tice Creek is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Walnut Creek Elementary reports $14,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tice Creek Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buena Vista Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkmead Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murwood Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tice Creek's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Walnut Creek
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Walnut Acres Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Bancroft Elementary
Standard public school
672 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Buena Vista Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Valle Verde Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 32.3:1 students per teacher
Parkmead Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Murwood Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 26.5:1 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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tice Creek
How many students attend Tice Creek?
Tice Creek has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walnut Creek, CA. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tice Creek?
The student-teacher ratio at Tice Creek is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tice Creek?
3.5% of students at Tice Creek are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tice Creek?
The largest demographic group at Tice Creek is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Walnut Creek, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tice Creek?
Tice Creek has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Tice Creek rank among elementary schools in Walnut Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Tice Creek ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Walnut Creek Elementary?
Besides Tice Creek, Walnut Creek Elementary also operates Walnut Creek Intermediate (940 students), Buena Vista Elementary (495 students), and Parkmead Elementary (478 students). See the Walnut Creek Elementary district page for the complete list.