- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove Charter
Federal NCES profile for Elk Grove Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061233008275Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Grove Charter earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Grove Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Grove Charter ranks #1 of 3 schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233008275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Elk Grove Charter held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 061233008275 · Elk Grove, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
262 enr · 20.2:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Elk Grove Charter held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elk Grove Charter 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 262
Elk Grove Charter
262 students
What this shows Elk Grove Charter reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Grove Charter compares
Elk Grove Charter held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
White 23.7%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 11.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Elk Grove Charter 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 Elk Grove Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Grove Charter'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 other schools in Elk Grove
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Grove Charter
How many students attend Elk Grove Charter?
Elk Grove Charter has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Grove Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Grove Charter is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elk Grove Charter?
44.7% of students at Elk Grove Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Grove Charter?
The largest demographic group at Elk Grove Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Grove Charter?
Elk Grove Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elk Grove Charter rank among schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Grove Charter ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Elk Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Elk Grove Charter, 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.