How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elk Grove Unified | Merced Union High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elk Grove, California | Atwater, California |
| Total Enrollment | 62,061 | 11,226 |
| Number of Schools | 67 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.9:1 | 18.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elk Grove Unified | Merced Union High |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,975 | $17,670 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.2% | 13.0% |
| State Revenue | 65.7% | 67.1% |
| Local Revenue | 22.1% | 19.9% |
Elk Grove Unified
Federal State Local
Merced Union High
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elk Grove Unified | Merced Union High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.1% | 11.9% |
| African American | 10.3% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.6% | 74.7% |
| Asian | 33.5% | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.9% | 72.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elk Grove Unified | Merced Union High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 132 | 65 |
| Schools with AP | 9 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 525.9:1 | 394.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.9% | 60.9% |
School Types
Elk Grove Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Merced Union High
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.