Enrollment
1,684
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061233001398
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk Grove High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk Grove High
Elk Grove High is a large high school in Elk Grove, California, enrolling 1,684 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,684 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 335 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #106.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Elk Grove's high schools, it stands alongside Franklin High (2,650 students): Elk Grove High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 23.2:1).
Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students) and Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students) alongside Elk Grove High.
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 High compares
Elk Grove High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (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
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Grove Unified, which includes Elk Grove High.
$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 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
- 2,650
- 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 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
Similar high 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 (~1,684 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elk Grove High a good school?
Elk Grove High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 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.
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