Excellent
#519 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Austin Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Rincon Valley Union Elementary · Santa Rosa, CA
A Rincon Valley Union Elementary elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1480 Snowy Egret Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95409
- Math 79% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Austin Creek Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 80% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Austin Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,677/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,736
Median home value
$807,800
Median rent
$2,346/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Whited Elementary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Binkley Elementary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 375 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Rincon Valley Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,851NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Austin Creek Elementary is listed in Rincon Valley Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Austin Creek Elementary
Austin Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Rincon Valley Union Elementary, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Austin Creek Elementary
What grades does Austin Creek Elementary serve?
Austin Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Austin Creek Elementary?
Austin Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Creek Elementary is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Austin Creek Elementary rank in CA?
Austin Creek Elementary ranks #519 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Austin Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Austin Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Austin Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Austin Creek Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Austin Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Austin Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Austin Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Austin Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Austin Creek Elementary?
14.3% of students at Austin Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (707) 538-2122
- Area population (ZIP 95409)
- 25,960
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 52.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95409; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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