- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove High
Federal NCES profile for Elk Grove High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061233001398
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Grove High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Grove High has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Grove High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233001398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Elk Grove High held near 1,692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-82 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 83.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-82 students YoY 061233001398 · Elk Grove, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,684 enr · 19.1:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Elk Grove High held near 1,692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-82 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 83.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elk Grove High 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
Elk Grove High
1,684 students
What this shows Elk Grove High reports 1,684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Grove High compares
Elk Grove High 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,684 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,684
Bigger than 97% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.2%
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
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Asian 16.4%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Elk Grove High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Grove High'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 high schools in Elk Grove
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Franklin High
Standard public school
2,650 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Grove High
Standard public school
2,536 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Monterey Trail High
Standard public school
2,263 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Laguna Creek High
Standard public school
2,142 students 21:1 students per teacher
Cosumnes Oaks High
Standard public school
2,109 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,684 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Grove High
How many students attend Elk Grove High?
Elk Grove High has 1,684 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,774 (2022-23) → 1,692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-82).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Grove High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Grove High is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 High?
24.9% of students at Elk Grove High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Grove High?
The largest demographic group at Elk Grove High is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Grove High?
Elk Grove High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elk Grove High rank among high schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Grove High ranks #5 of 6 high 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 high schools in Elk Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Elk Grove High, 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.