- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elk Grove, CA
Carroll Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carroll Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061233011726
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 24
- elementary schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Elementary ranks #7 of 24 elementary schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233011726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Carroll Elementary shrank from 891 students in 2022-23 to 844 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 061233011726 · Elk Grove, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 23.7:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Carroll Elementary shrank from 891 students in 2022-23 to 844 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carroll Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- Sheldon High
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- This school 854
Carroll Elementary
854 students
What this shows Carroll Elementary reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll Elementary compares
Carroll Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,921
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 13.0%
White 10.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Carroll Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carroll Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Elk Grove
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Irene B. West Elementary
Standard public school
1,063 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Miwok Village Elementary
Standard public school
1,050 students 38.9:1 students per teacher
Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
1,019 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Arthur C. Butler Elementary
Standard public school
949 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Roy Herburger Elementary
Standard public school
937 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~854 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carroll Elementary
How many students attend Carroll Elementary?
Carroll Elementary has 854 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carroll Elementary?
34.1% of students at Carroll Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carroll Elementary is Asian at 46.3% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll Elementary?
Carroll Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carroll Elementary rank among elementary schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Elementary ranks #7 of 24 elementary schools in Elk Grove, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elk Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Carroll Elementary, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.