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#3202 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 34% in state

Parker Whitney Elementary

Elementary School · Rocklin Unified · Rocklin, CA

A Rocklin Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

5145 Topaz Ave., Rocklin, CA 95677

  • Math 60% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+14.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.1:1
District spending per student$14,809
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Parker Whitney Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency60%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

28.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Parker Whitney Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,087/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocklin), 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

$104,985

Median home value

$630,300

Median rent

$2,081/mo

College educated

43.5%

Homeownership

67.9%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95677; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Adventure Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–80.7 mi551Compare →
Cobblestone ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–60.8 mi413Compare →
Antelope Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–61.1 mi485Compare →
Thomas Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4K–51.2 mi331Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rocklin Unified

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#9 of 18
District spending per student
$14,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Parker Whitney Elementary is listed in Rocklin Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Parker Whitney Elementary

Parker Whitney Elementary is a public elementary school in Rocklin, CA, part of Rocklin Unified, serving approximately 444 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,202 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Parker Whitney Elementary

What grades does Parker Whitney Elementary serve?

Parker Whitney Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Parker Whitney Elementary?

Parker Whitney Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Whitney Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Parker Whitney Elementary is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Parker Whitney Elementary rank in CA?

Parker Whitney Elementary ranks #3,202 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Parker Whitney Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Parker Whitney Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Parker Whitney Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Parker Whitney Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Parker Whitney Elementary a charter school?

No, Parker Whitney Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Parker Whitney Elementary a Title I school?

No, Parker Whitney Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parker Whitney Elementary?

28.4% of students at Parker Whitney 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
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Placer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
Area population (ZIP 95677)
28,873
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
38.1
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 95677; 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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