Enrollment
1,136
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle is a large middle school in Elk Grove, California, enrolling 1,136 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,136 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 647 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #253.
Its student body is led by Asian (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Elk Grove's middle schools, it stands alongside Katherine L. Albiani Middle (1,447 students): Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.7:1 vs 23.3:1).
Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students) and Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students) alongside Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle compares
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Grove Unified, which includes Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle.
$14,134
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 65.7%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Katherine L. Albiani Middle
Standard public school
1,447 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Toby Johnson Middle
Standard public school
1,317 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Edward Harris Jr. Middle
Standard public school
1,187 students 22:1 students per teacher
Harriet G. Eddy Middle
Standard public school
1,034 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Joseph Kerr Middle
Standard public school
877 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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