Rock Creek Elementary

25700 MAPLE VALLEY BLK DIAM RD
Maple Valley, WA 98038

686 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rock Creek Elementary, located in Maple Valley, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Tahoma School District. Situated along the Maple Valley Highway, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education within a supportive community setting. As part of the highly regarded Tahoma district, it emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and the integration of technology to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply embedded in the local Maple Valley area, benefiting from a strong partnership between educators and families. With a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment, Rock Creek Elementary prioritizes student engagement and collaborative learning. The school culture is often defined by its dedication to district-wide standards of excellence, ensuring that students have access to comprehensive resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a rigorous curriculum designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body.

686

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	66
Black	38
Asian	167
Two or More	82
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
328 (47.8%)
Asian
167 (24.3%)
Two or More
82 (12.0%)
Hispanic
66 (9.6%)
Black
38 (5.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tahoma School District
Phone:	(425)413-3300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 143