- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk Grove, CA
Monterey Trail High
Federal NCES profile for Monterey Trail High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061233011061
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monterey Trail High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Monterey Trail High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Trail High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233011061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Monterey Trail High held near 2,298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 107.8 → 102.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 061233011061 · Elk Grove, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,263 enr · 21.1:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Monterey Trail High held near 2,298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 107.8 → 102.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monterey Trail 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
- This school
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- Cosumnes Oaks
Cosumnes Oaks High
2,109 students
What this shows Monterey Trail High reports 2,263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monterey Trail High compares
Monterey Trail 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,263 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,263
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.2%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 8.0%
White 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Monterey Trail 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 Monterey Trail 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 |
| Laguna Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosumnes Oaks High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monterey Trail 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
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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
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 (~2,263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monterey Trail High
How many students attend Monterey Trail High?
Monterey Trail High has 2,263 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,353 (2022-23) → 2,298 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Trail High?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Trail High is 21.1:1, 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 Monterey Trail High?
42.7% of students at Monterey Trail High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monterey Trail High?
The largest demographic group at Monterey Trail High is Asian at 43.8% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monterey Trail High?
Monterey Trail High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Monterey Trail High rank among high schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Monterey Trail High ranks #3 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 Monterey Trail 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.