Enrollment
2,142
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061233003662
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laguna Creek High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laguna Creek High
Laguna Creek High is a large high school in Elk Grove, California, enrolling 2,142 students.
At 21:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,142 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (29%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Elk Grove's high schools, it stands alongside Franklin High (2,650 students): Laguna Creek High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 23.2:1).
Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students) and Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students) alongside Laguna Creek 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 Laguna Creek High compares
Laguna Creek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Grove Unified, which includes Laguna Creek 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 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
- 2,650
- 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
- 2,109
- 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
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 (~2,142 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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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.
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 29/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Laguna Creek High a good school?
Laguna Creek High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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