- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elk Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061233001397
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Grove Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 24
- elementary schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Grove Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Grove Elementary ranks #12 of 24 elementary schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233001397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Elk Grove Elementary held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 061233001397 · Elk Grove, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
839 enr · 25.4:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Elk Grove Elementary held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elk Grove 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 839
Elk Grove Elementary
839 students
What this shows Elk Grove Elementary reports 839 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Grove Elementary compares
Elk Grove Elementary 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.8%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Asian 29.3%
White 22.9%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Similar 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 Elk Grove 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 (~839 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Grove Elementary
How many students attend Elk Grove Elementary?
Elk Grove Elementary has 839 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 860 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Grove Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elk Grove Elementary?
31.3% of students at Elk Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elk Grove Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 29.7% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Grove Elementary?
Elk Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Elk Grove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Grove Elementary ranks #12 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 Elk Grove 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.