- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk Grove, CA
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061233012284
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233012284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle grew from 982 students in 2022-23 to 1,047 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 061233012284 · Elk Grove, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,136 enr · 24.7:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle grew from 982 students in 2022-23 to 1,047 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle 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
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
1,136 students
What this shows Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle reports 1,136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle compares
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle is a growing 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,136
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
White 13.3%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 10.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle 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 Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle'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 middle schools in Elk Grove
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1,317 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Edward Harris Jr. Middle
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1,187 students 22:1 students per teacher
Harriet G. Eddy Middle
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1,034 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Joseph Kerr Middle
Standard public school
877 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
How many students attend Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle has 1,136 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 982 (2022-23) → 1,047 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle?
24.9% of students at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle is Asian at 42.9% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle rank among middle schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Elk Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle, 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.