How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Connecting Waters Charter District | Elk Grove Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waterford, California | Elk Grove, California |
| Total Enrollment | 762 | 62,061 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 67 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 22.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Connecting Waters Charter District | Elk Grove Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,654 | $16,975 |
| Federal Revenue | 0.8% | 12.2% |
| State Revenue | 80.5% | 65.7% |
| Local Revenue | 18.7% | 22.1% |
Connecting Waters Charter District
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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 | Connecting Waters Charter District | Elk Grove Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.9% | 15.1% |
| African American | 1.8% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.1% | 29.6% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 33.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.5% | 9.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.5% | 40.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Connecting Waters Charter District | Elk Grove Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 132 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 517.3:1 | 525.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 1.2% | 34.9% |
School Types
Connecting Waters Charter District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.