How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elk Grove Unified | Palo Alto Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elk Grove, California | Palo Alto, California |
| Total Enrollment | 62,061 | 10,318 |
| Number of Schools | 67 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.7:1 | 18:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elk Grove Unified | Palo Alto Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,134 | $27,172 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.2% | 2.8% |
| State Revenue | 65.7% | 11.1% |
| Local Revenue | 22.1% | 86.1% |
Elk Grove Unified
Federal State Local
Palo Alto Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elk Grove Unified | Palo Alto Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.1% | 26.9% |
| African American | 10.3% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.6% | 19.0% |
| Asian | 33.5% | 40.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.9% | 12.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elk Grove Unified | Palo Alto Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 132 | 66 |
| Schools with AP | 9 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 525.9:1 | 240.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.8% | 13.5% |
School Types
Elk Grove Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Palo Alto Unified
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.