School district or education agency · NCES 0612330

Elk Grove Unified

Sacramento, CA

District overview See comparisons

Students62,603

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools67

operational schools · 2023–24

Students62,603

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$15,921

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictCAUnited States

Academic standing2025

48th percentile42nd percentile45th percentile

This district is 6 percentile points higher than the state figure and 3 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

25.3%27.7%27.8%

This district is 2.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$19,775$25,614$19,509

This district is $5,839 per student lower than the state figure and $266 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$15,921$18,479$15,859

This district is $2,558 per student lower than the state figure and $62 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,250$2,019$1,964

This district is $769 per student lower than the state figure and $714 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$123$135$336

This district is $12 per student lower than the state figure and $213 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$3,164$2,978$1,793

This district is $186 per student higher than the state figure and $1,371 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,761$9,951$8,742

This district is $1,190 per student lower than the state figure and $19 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,132$4,693$3,769

This district is $561 per student lower than the state figure and $363 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$8,872$18,517$11,715

This district is $9,645 per student lower than the state figure and $2,843 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$192$916$869

This district is $724 per student lower than the state figure and $677 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

23:122:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 8.0 students per teacher higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

579:1443:1376:1

This district is 136 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 203 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

93.5108.2138.9

This district is 14.7 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 45.4 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

11.116.918.5

This district is 5.8 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 7.4 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.11.30.9

This district is 0.2 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.2 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

99.1%98.6%99.0%

This district is 0.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.4%2.7%2.6%

This district is 1.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

17.2%19.3%12.0%

This district is 2.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

12.4%12.5%14.0%

This district is 0.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

3.0%2.1%3.9%

This district is 0.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

99.4%95.9%95.8%

This district is 3.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+0.9%-0.6%+0.5%

This district is 1.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

44.5%57.8%50.6%

This district is 13.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.1%2.8%4.5%

This district is 0.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.1%6.1%9.0%

This district is 1.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

8.8%4.5%6.7%

This district is 4.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.1%5.7%5.1%

This district is 2.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

12.7%13.9%14.4%

This district is 1.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 527,636 students

44.1%

Grades 6–814,586 students

23.3%

Grades 9–1220,381 students

32.6%

See enrollment for every grade

Kindergarten5,103

Grade 14,241

Grade 24,422

Grade 34,527

Grade 44,589

Grade 54,754

Grade 64,797

Grade 74,972

Grade 84,817

Grade 94,775

Grade 105,062

Grade 115,074

Grade 125,470

Students by race and ethnicity

Asian22,234 (35.5%)

Hispanic/Latino17,371 (27.7%)

White9,490 (15.2%)

Black or African American6,287 (10.0%)

Two or more races5,837 (9.3%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1,159 (1.9%)

American Indian or Alaska Native225 (0.4%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

5,850.5All district staff, full-time equivalent

2,746.8Teachers, full-time equivalent

108.2School counselors, full-time equivalent

71.9School psychologists, full-time equivalent

696.8Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

16.2Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

167.1School administrators, full-time equivalent

129.8Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Kindergarten teachers229.5 FTE

Elementary teachers1,573.5 FTE

Secondary teachers943.9 FTE

Elementary school counselors42.8 FTE

Secondary school counselors61.4 FTE

Instructional coordinators60 FTE

District administrators105.1 FTE

District administrative support175.9 FTE

School administrative support306.9 FTE

Other support staff1,265.8 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

4,920Total completers

4,875Regular diplomas

45Other state-recognized credentials

291Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District99.1%

CA98.6%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.4%

CA2.7%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

17.2%Students learning English10,643 students · 66 of 66 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District17.2%

CA19.3%

U.S.12.0%

12.4%Students receiving IDEA special-education services7,655 students · 66 of 66 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District12.4%

CA12.5%

U.S.14.0%

3.0%Students with Section 504 plans1,850 students · 65 of 66 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District3.0%

CA2.1%

U.S.3.9%

3.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services1,987 students · 66 of 66 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District3.2%

CA3.2%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

99.4%Teachers reported as certified

1,359Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District99.4%

CA95.9%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

69,727children ages 5 to 17

8,840estimated to live in families below the poverty line

12.7%about 1 in 8 school-age children

District12.7%

CA13.9%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in CA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Long Beach UnifiedLong Beach, CA63,966 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Fresno UnifiedFresno, CA68,568 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Washoe County School DistrictReno, NV63,777 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →State-Sponsored Charter SchoolsSparks, NV61,883 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →VolusiaDaytona Beach, FL62,742 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged21,517 assessments

65 out of 100

White students8,007 assessments

59 out of 100

Asian students17,800 assessments

58 out of 100

Fem27,534 assessments

49 out of 100

Mal28,484 assessments

47 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students34,501 assessments

37 out of 100

Hispanic students15,461 assessments

35 out of 100

Black students5,371 assessments

25 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

42Elementary schools

13High schools

9Middle schools

2Other schools

1Not reported schools

48Suburb setting

12City setting

7Rural setting

1Charter schools

4Alternative schools

1Special Education schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

11.5%Federal

68.3%State

20.2%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$15,921Total current spending per student

$10,206Instruction per student

$5,217Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$141.7MFederal revenue11.5% of total revenue

$838MState revenue68.3% of total revenue

$247.6MLocal revenue20.2% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$10,206Instructionper student

$5,217Student and instructional supportper student

$3,164Special educationper student

$1,213Building operations and maintenanceper student

$351Student transportationper student

$499Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$543.7MSalaries$8,761 per student

$256.5MEmployee benefits$4,132 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$7.6MEquipmentFY 2023

$77.6MCapital outlay$1,250 per student

$68.6MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$550.6MDebt outstanding at year end$8,872 per student

$132.4MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$11.9MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$16.4MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$16.2MTitle I$261 per student

$15.1MIDEA special education$243 per student

$736KCareer and technical education$12 per student

$22.4MChild nutrition$362 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$14,134

FY 2023$15,921

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$2,433

FY 2023$1,250

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$6,912

FY 2023$8,872

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2110.3%

6,491 of 62,930 students

2021–2230.3%

18,781 of 62,022 students

2022–2325.3%

15,657 of 61,886 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

7.8Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE66 reporting schools

53.9Security staff FTE66 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I15 reporting schools

Calculus15 reporting schools

Biology15 reporting schools

Chemistry15 reporting schools

Physics15 reporting schools

Computer science15 reporting schools

Advanced Placement15 reporting schools

Dual enrollment15 reporting schools

Gifted programs66 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate15 reporting schools

Athletics14 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

2,165Out-of-school suspensions66 reporting schoolsSee schools →500In-school suspensions66 reporting schoolsSee schools →241Law-enforcement referrals66 reporting schoolsSee schools →6School-related arrests66 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi66 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber66 reporting schools

65Student devices reported65 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?25.3% chronically absent2022–23 · 61,886 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?About the sameCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?8 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$15,921current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?579:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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