Rock Creek Elementary

www.auburn.k12.ca.us

282 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rock Creek Elementary School, located in Auburn, California, is a public school serving students in the Auburn Union School District. Situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that prioritizes academic growth alongside social-emotional development. It serves a diverse student population, typically covering transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, and is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that encourages both critical thinking and personal responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which help cultivate a collaborative atmosphere. Rock Creek emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating modern technology and enrichment programs to engage students. By maintaining a focus on foundational academic skills and community values, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their transition to middle school and beyond, all within the scenic and historic setting of the Auburn area.

282

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	181
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

Hispanic
181 (64.2 %)
White
65 (23.0 %)
Two or More
22 (7.8 %)
Asian
7 (2.5 %)
Black
5 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Auburn Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)885-5189
Website:	http://www.auburn.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 41