- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk Grove, CA
Laguna Creek High
Federal NCES profile for Laguna Creek High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061233003662
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laguna Creek High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Laguna Creek High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laguna Creek High ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233003662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-112 students YoY
Laguna Creek High shrank from 2,231 students in 2022-23 to 2,119 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 102.6 → 100.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-112 students YoY 061233003662 · Elk Grove, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,142 enr · 21:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Laguna Creek High shrank from 2,231 students in 2022-23 to 2,119 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 102.6 → 100.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Laguna Creek 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
- This school
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- Cosumnes Oaks
Cosumnes Oaks High
2,109 students
What this shows Laguna Creek High reports 2,142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laguna Creek High compares
Laguna Creek High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,142 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,142
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.5%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Asian 28.6%
White 15.7%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 11.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.9, Laguna Creek High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Laguna Creek High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosumnes Oaks High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laguna Creek 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
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
Cosumnes Oaks High
Standard public school
2,109 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Elk Grove High
Standard public school
1,684 students 19.1:1 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 (~2,142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laguna Creek High
How many students attend Laguna Creek High?
Laguna Creek High has 2,142 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,231 (2022-23) → 2,119 (2023-24), down 112.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laguna Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Laguna Creek High is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Laguna Creek High?
33.8% of students at Laguna Creek High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laguna Creek High?
The largest demographic group at Laguna Creek High is Hispanic or Latino at 28.7% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laguna Creek High?
Laguna Creek High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Laguna Creek High rank among high schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Laguna Creek High ranks #6 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 Laguna Creek 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.