How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Carmel Unified | Elk Grove Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carmel, California | Elk Grove, California |
| Total Enrollment | 2,274 | 62,061 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 67 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 22.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Carmel Unified | Elk Grove Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $32,841 | $16,975 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.0% | 12.2% |
| State Revenue | 11.5% | 65.7% |
| Local Revenue | 83.5% | 22.1% |
Carmel Unified
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Elk Grove Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Carmel Unified | Elk Grove Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.8% | 15.1% |
| African American | 0.2% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.8% | 29.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 33.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.5% | 40.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Carmel Unified | Elk Grove Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 132 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 236.6:1 | 525.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.7% | 34.9% |
School Types
Carmel Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Elk Grove Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.