Enrollment
2,536
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061233011067
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Grove High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Grove High
Pleasant Grove High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Elk Grove, California, enrolling 2,536 students.
At 22.6:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.4% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,536 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by Asian (35%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Elk Grove's high schools, it stands alongside Franklin High (2,650 students): Pleasant Grove High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 vs 23.2:1).
Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students) and Sheldon High (2,368 students) alongside Pleasant 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 Pleasant Grove High compares
Pleasant 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Grove Unified, which includes Pleasant 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 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
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
- 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
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 (~2,536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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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.
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 47/100 (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 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.
Is Pleasant Grove High a good school?
Pleasant Grove High earns 47/100 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 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.
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