Enrollment
983
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valencia, CA
West Creek Academy
Federal NCES profile for West Creek Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063597012401
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Creek Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Valencia · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.3:1
- large classes for California
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Creek Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Creek Academy ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Valencia, CA.
School address
District: Saugus Union · California
NCES ID 063597012401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Creek Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Creek Academy
West Creek Academy is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Valencia, California, enrolling 983 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 90% of California schools and 27% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.3% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the California average.
Enrollment of 983 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 470 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (35%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Saugus Union spends $12,536 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Valencia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bridgeport Elementary (866 students): West Creek Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (27.3:1 vs 28.9:1).
Saugus Union also operates Mountainview Elementary (917 students) and Plum Canyon Elementary (876 students) alongside West Creek Academy.
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 West Creek Academy compares
West Creek Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 83% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 983 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
983
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,536
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 34.8%
White 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, West Creek Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saugus Union, which includes West Creek Academy.
$12,536
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 46.9%
Federal 6.2%
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 West Creek Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plum Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emblem Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Creek Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Valencia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bridgeport Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Valencia Valley Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Oak Hills Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 31.4:1 students per teacher
Charles Helmers Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Old Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 23.6:1 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 (~983 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Creek Academy
How many students attend West Creek Academy?
West Creek Academy has 983 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valencia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Creek Academy is 27.3:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Creek Academy?
9.3% of students at West Creek Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Creek Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Creek Academy is Asian at 34.8% of enrollment, in Valencia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Creek Academy?
West Creek Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 West Creek Academy rank among elementary schools in Valencia?
By Resource Investment Index, West Creek Academy ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Valencia, 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 Valencia on the city page.
Is West Creek Academy a good school?
West Creek Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. 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 Saugus Union?
Besides West Creek Academy, Saugus Union also operates Mountainview Elementary (917 students), Plum Canyon Elementary (876 students), and Bridgeport Elementary (866 students). See the Saugus Union district page for the complete list.
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