- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk Grove, CA
Pleasant Grove High
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Grove High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061233011067
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Grove High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Grove High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233011067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pleasant Grove High held near 2,512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.9 → 111.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 061233011067 · Elk Grove, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,536 enr · 22.6:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Pleasant Grove High held near 2,512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.9 → 111.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Grove High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- This school
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
- Cosumnes Oaks
Cosumnes Oaks High
2,109 students
What this shows Pleasant Grove High reports 2,536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Grove High compares
Pleasant 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,536 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,536
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 35.3%
White 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Pleasant Grove High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Pleasant Grove High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cosumnes Oaks High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Grove High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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
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
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 (~2,536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Grove High
How many students attend Pleasant Grove High?
Pleasant Grove High has 2,536 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,520 (2022-23) → 2,512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove High is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Grove High?
18.4% of students at Pleasant Grove High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Grove High?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Grove High is Asian at 35.3% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Grove High?
Pleasant Grove High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Pleasant Grove High rank among high schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove High ranks #2 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 Pleasant Grove High, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Sheldon High (2,368 students), and Monterey Trail High (2,263 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.