Rock Creek Elementary

What Rock Creek Elementary does

Rock Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving approximately 430 students from preschool through sixth grade, located in Rocklin, California (ZIP 95765) and operating as one of twelve elementary schools within the Rocklin Unified School District (RUSD). The school was founded in 2002 and operates as a government state entity, funded through California's Local Control Funding Formula and supplemented by federal Title programs and local parcel tax revenues channeled via RUSD. There is no tuition; admission is determined by residential address within the school's attendance boundary. The school has been recognized as a California Distinguished School and has received the Gold Award from the California PBIS Coalition for implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

The school's core product is standards-aligned K-6 instruction augmented by special education services, English language learner support, gifted and talented programming, and an Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) that extends instructional and enrichment hours beyond the traditional school day. Ancillary services include a partnership with Catalyst Kids for on-site before- and after-school care. Operationally, Rock Creek Elementary runs on district-provided infrastructure including Clever single sign-on, the Aeries student information system, ParentSquare for parent communication, Google Workspace for Education, and Peachjar for digital community flyers. Curriculum delivery and behavioral systems are aligned to RUSD frameworks and California state standards.

The business model is non-commercial: the school generates no tuition revenue, charges no fees for core instruction, and does not sell to external customers. "Revenue" in the public-sector sense consists of per-pupil apportionments from the state, federal categorical funding, and local measures, allocated by the district. Go-to-market is effectively the district's centralized enrollment system and the school's reputation within its residential catchment, supported by an active Parent-Teacher Club and community communication channels. The unit economics are governed by California's class-size reduction requirements and average daily attendance (ADA) funding formulas rather than by commercial pricing.

Name

Rock Creek Elementary

Legal name

Rock Creek Elementary School

Website

https://rces.rocklinusd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rock Creek Elementary is a public K-6 school serving approximately 430 preschool through sixth-grade students in Rocklin, California, operated by Rocklin Unified School District and funded through California's per-pupil apportionment formulas with no tuition charged to families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• K-6 academic programs
• Special education services
• Gifted and talented education
• Positive behavior interventions

Headquarters

HQ city

Maple Valley, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through Rocklin Unified School District via California state education funding, local property taxes, and federal education programs. No direct tuition charged to families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rock Creek Elementary is a public elementary school providing tuition-free education to approximately 430 preschool through 6th-grade students in Rocklin, California. The school delivers a California standards-aligned academic curriculum along with specialized programs including English Language Development, Special Education (RSP, Speech, SDC), GATE gifted and talented education, Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), weekly physical education, instrumental music starting in 4th grade, and Art, Science, and Music Docent enrichment programs. It is supported by free universal meals, on-campus before/after school care through Catalyst Kids, and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) for qualifying students.

Product overview

Rock Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving approximately 430 preschool through 6th-grade students. As an educational institution within the Rocklin Unified School District, it does not offer commercial products or services. The school provides educational programs including a California Distinguished School academic program, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), GATE (Gifted and Talented Education), English Language Development, Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), and specialized support services. The school's website is built on CatapultCMS platform and utilizes operational tools for parent communication (ParentSquare), student information management (Aeries), digital learning platforms (Clever), and school communication (Peachjar).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool through 6th Grade Academic Program Tuition-free public elementary education program for preschool through 6th-grade students, aligned to California standards and recognized as a California Distinguished School. Delivered to approximately 430 students annually in Rocklin, California.
• Special Education Services (RSP, Speech, SDC) Specialized instructional services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including Resource Specialist Program (RSP), Speech services, and Special Day Class (SDC), delivered by dedicated special education staff.
• English Language Development Program Targeted English language acquisition support for English Learner students, overseen by a dedicated ELL Teacher and the Coordinator for English Language Development, GATE, and Special Programs.
• GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Program Gifted and talented enrichment program for qualifying students, coordinated at the district level alongside English Language Development and Special Programs.
• Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Visual and Performing Arts program integrating Art, Music/Band, and other arts, with instrumental music beginning in 4th grade and a dedicated VAPA Teacher on staff.
• California Universal Meals Program Free breakfast and lunch provided to all students through California's Universal Meals Program under the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program. Student meals are $0.00; adult lunch $6.00; second student meal $6.00; a la carte milk $0.50.
• Before/After School Care (Catalyst Kids) Fee-based before and after school care program operated on the Rock Creek Elementary campus through a partnership with Catalyst Kids, available to enrolled students.
• Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) No-cost extended learning and care program offered at no cost to qualifying TK-6 students, including English learners, foster youth, and students eligible for free/reduced meals. Operated in partnership with Catalyst Kids.
• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports framework recognized with a Gold Award from the California PBIS Coalition, supporting positive school climate and student behavior expectations across all grade levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free meals for all students through Universal Meals Program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catalyst KidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatalyst Kids manages fee-based before/after school care program on campus. Also partners for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) providing no-cost extended learning and care for qualifying TK-6 students (English learners, foster youth, free/reduced meal eligible).
• Rocklin Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRock Creek Elementary is one of 12 elementary schools in RUSD. District provides administrative services, curriculum alignment, technology platforms (Aeries, Clever, ParentSquare), and operational support including food services, transportation, and facilities.
• California Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education authority providing funding, curriculum standards (Common Core, California standards), assessment frameworks (CAASPP, ELPAC), and regulatory oversight for public school operations.
• Community OrganizationsminorOthersVarious community organizations listed including Scouting America, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire USA, local sports leagues (Rocklin Little League, Rocklin Youth Soccer Club, Rocklin Jr. Thunder Football), and Rocklin Library. These organizations provide supplemental youth programs accessible to students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Quarry Trail Elementary School: Quarry Trail Elementary is a district-operated public elementary school serving the same Rocklin-area family market. It is directly comparable to Rock Creek in customer segment, public funding, district administration, and elementary-school delivery.
• Sierra Elementary School: Sierra Elementary is a district public elementary school serving the same Rocklin-area elementary family market. It is comparable to Rock Creek on public funding, district services, school operations, and core instructional mission.
• Antelope Creek Elementary School: Antelope Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in the same district and local catchment as Rock Creek. It offers a closely comparable public-school model serving elementary-age families under the same district curriculum and support infrastructure.
• Rocklin Elementary School: Rocklin Elementary is a public elementary school within the same district and local education market. Its similar grade range, public funding model, and campus-level elementary services make it a direct peer for enrollment and operations.
• Cobblestone Elementary School: Cobblestone Elementary is a public elementary school within the same Rocklin Unified School District and competes for the same local elementary-school families. It is directly comparable on public funding, district governance, grade-span services, and school operations.
• Ruhkala Elementary School: Ruhkala Elementary is a public elementary school in the same Rocklin Unified School District and serves the same local family demographic. The shared district governance, curriculum, and elementary-school operating model make it a direct comparable.
• Sunset Ranch Elementary School: Sunset Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school in the same district and catchment, with a directly comparable family and operating model. Its district-wide curriculum, technology, food, transportation, and facilities support make it a strong local peer.
• Parker Whitney Elementary School: Parker Whitney Elementary is a public elementary school in the same Rocklin Unified network, with the same family and elementary-education target market. Its shared district systems and similar school-level service model make it a direct operating peer.
• Breen Elementary School: Breen Elementary is a public elementary school in the same Rocklin Unified School District and serves the same local family market and elementary-school need set. Its district governance, public funding model, and elementary offering make it a direct enrollment and operating peer.

Broad incumbents

• Rocklin Unified School District: Rocklin Unified School District is the public-school operator and governance parent for Rock Creek, providing shared curriculum, technology, food, transportation, and facilities. It is a broad incumbent benchmark for public elementary education, although it is not a separate campus-level competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rockcreekelementary
• Instagraminstagram.com/rockcreek_rocklin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rock-creek-elementary

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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