At a glance
Reported students
686
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
745.5
Rock Creek Elementary: 686 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 710
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Rock Creek Elementary
Rock Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Maple Valley. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Tahoma School District. NCES reports 686 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.8%) and Asian (24.3%). English learners represent 9.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rock Creek Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.62
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.8%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black5.5%
- Asian24.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial12%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tahoma School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tahoma Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
688 reported students
Cedar River Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
593 reported students
Glacier Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
803 reported students
Shadow Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
479 reported students
Lake Wilderness Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
923 reported students
Maple View Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,046 reported students
Public schools near Rock Creek Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wilderness Elementary Elementary · Tahoma School District | PK–05 | 923 | 1.4 mi |
| Glacier Park Elementary Elementary · Tahoma School District | PK–05 | 803 | 1.4 mi |
| Shadow Lake Elementary Elementary · Tahoma School District | PK–05 | 479 | 2.2 mi |
| Cedar River Elementary Elementary · Tahoma School District | PK–05 | 593 | 2.3 mi |
| Tahoma Elementary Elementary · Tahoma School District | PK–05 | 688 | 2.5 mi |
| Cedar Valley Elementary School Elementary · Kent School District | PK–05 | 318 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rock Creek Elementary
What grades does Rock Creek Elementary serve?
Rock Creek Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tahoma School District.
How many students attend Rock Creek Elementary?
Rock Creek Elementary reported 686 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 710 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rock Creek Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 686 students and 40.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rock Creek Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rock Creek Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tahoma School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rock Creek Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rock Creek Elementary in?
Rock Creek Elementary is part of Tahoma School District, based in Maple Valley, WA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rock Creek Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Wilderness Elementary (1.4 mi), Glacier Park Elementary (1.4 mi), Shadow Lake Elementary (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.