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Rock Creek Elementary

25700 MAPLE VALLEY BLK DIAM RD, Maple Valley, WA 98038Tahoma School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
725
Students
Total enrolled
$19,426
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 35% vs nat'l
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 725 students in grades PK–05 in Maple Valley, Washington.
35% above average funding
District spends $19,426 per pupil, 35% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Rock Creek Elementary is a large elementary in Maple Valley, Washington, serving grades PK–05 with 725 students. The district invests $19,426 per student — 35% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Rock Creek Elementary

725
Total Students
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution369 male · 356 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 112 students
Student Composition
21%
50%
10%
13%
Asian21%
White50%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black5%
Multiracial13%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530876000692

Academic Outcomes at Rock Creek Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 41th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98038

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,426Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,426
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,548
Student Support$3,691
Administration$2,331
Operations$2,914
Other$1,943
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,426 spent per student, an estimated $8,606 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
27%
State government
68.3%
Local (property tax)
27.1%
Federal programs
4.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,426/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lake Wilderness ElementaryGlacier Park ElementaryTahoma ElementaryCedar River Elementary
+1 more
↓
Middle
Summit Trail Middle SchoolMaple View Middle School
↓
High School
Tahoma Senior High SchoolTahoma Open Doors
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTahoma School District →
Phone: (425)413-3300
NCES ID: 530876000692
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Maple Valley seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Tahoma School District
High
Tahoma Senior High School
2,790 students · 09–12
● 42 opp19% FRL
Mid
Summit Trail Middle School
1,098 students · 06–08
● 49 opp15% FRL
Mid
Maple View Middle School
1,009 students · 06–08
● 49 opp23% FRL
Elem
Lake Wilderness Elementary
885 students · PK–05
● 42 opp22% FRL
Elem
Glacier Park Elementary
768 students · PK–05
● 42 opp16% FRL
Elem
Tahoma Elementary
699 students · PK–05
● 42 opp17% FRL
Elem
Cedar River Elementary
601 students · PK–05
● 42 opp12% FRL
Elem
Shadow Lake Elementary
497 students · PK–05
● 42 opp34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
25700 MAPLE VALLEY BLK DIAM RD, Maple Valley, WA 98038
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.