- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
West Creek Academy held near 1,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 063597012401 · Valencia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
983 enr · 27.3:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountainview Elementary (917 students)
West Creek Academy held near 1,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Creek Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Creek Academy
983 students
- Mountainview E
Mountainview Elementary
917 students
- Plum Canyon El
Plum Canyon Elementary
876 students
- Bridgeport Ele
Bridgeport Elementary
866 students
- Emblem Academy
Emblem Academy
810 students
- Highlands Elem
Highlands Elementary
666 students
What this shows West Creek Academy reports 983 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Creek Academy compares
West Creek Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Saugus Union reports $14,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~983 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,024 (2022-23) → 1,024 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.