Enrollment
262
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk Grove Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk Grove Charter
Elk Grove Charter is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Elk Grove, California, enrolling 262 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 643 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #61, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Among Elk Grove's public schools, it stands alongside Sava - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - Egusd (360 students): Elk Grove Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 20:1).
Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students) and Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students) alongside Elk Grove Charter.
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 Elk Grove Charter compares
Elk Grove Charter on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Grove Unified, which includes Elk Grove Charter.
$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 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
- 2,650
- 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 other schools in Elk Grove
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Elk Grove Charter a good school?
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. 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 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.
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