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Elk Grove Unified

California · Public School District
66
Schools
61,211
Students
$17,031
Per-Pupil Spend
+19% nat'l
42.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
93.4%
Graduation Rate
+6.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Elk Grove Unified is a public school district in California serving 61,211 students across 66 schools. It includes 42 elementary, 9 middle, 13 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 93.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,031 is above average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (66)
Elementary Schools42 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anna Kirchgater ElementaryKG–06732
Arlene Hein ElementaryKG–06846
Arnold Adreani ElementaryKG–06875
Arthur C. Butler ElementaryKG–06881
Barbara Comstock Morse ElementaryKG–06674
C. W. Dillard ElementaryKG–06386
Carroll ElementaryKG–06891
Charles E. Mack ElementaryKG–06826
Cosumnes River ElementaryKG–06361
David Reese ElementaryKG–06774
Edna Batey ElementaryKG–06827
Elitha Donner ElementaryKG–06740
Elk Grove ElementaryKG–06860
Ellen Feickert ElementaryKG–06587
Elliott Ranch ElementaryKG–06582
Florence Markofer ElementaryKG–06625
Florin ElementaryKG–06494
Foulks Ranch ElementaryKG–06777
Franklin ElementaryKG–06894
Helen Carr Castello ElementaryKG–06836
Herman Leimbach ElementaryKG–06630
Irene B. West ElementaryKG–06928
Isabelle Jackson ElementaryKG–06749
James A. McKee ElementaryKG–06488
John Ehrhardt ElementaryKG–06778
John Reith ElementaryKG–06521
Joseph Sims ElementaryKG–06759
Maeola E. Beitzel ElementaryKG–06889
Marion Mix ElementaryKG–06738
Mary Tsukamoto ElementaryKG–06980
Pleasant Grove ElementaryKG–06355
Prairie ElementaryKG–06793
Raymond Case ElementaryKG–06744
Robert J. Fite ElementaryKG–06620
Robert J. McGarvey ElementaryKG–06845
Roy Herburger ElementaryKG–06917
Samuel Kennedy ElementaryKG–06897
Sierra-Enterprise ElementaryKG–06521
Stone Lake ElementaryKG–06693
Sunrise ElementaryKG–06966
Union House ElementaryKG–06712
Zehnder Ranch ElementaryKG–061,035
Middle Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edward Harris Jr. Middle07–081,192
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle07–08982
Harriet G. Eddy Middle07–08948
James Rutter Middle07–08847
Joseph Kerr Middle07–08791
Katherine L. Albiani Middle07–081,307
Samuel Jackman Middle07–08891
T. R. Smedberg Middle07–081,026
Toby Johnson Middle07–081,234
High Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Calvine High09–12152
Cosumnes Oaks High09–122,212
Daylor (William) High (Continuation)09–12101
Elk Grove CharterCharter07–12295
Elk Grove High09–121,774
Florin High09–121,676
Franklin High09–122,587
Laguna Creek High09–122,231
Monterey Trail High09–122,353
Pleasant Grove High09–122,520
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation)09–12132
Sheldon High09–122,492
Valley High09–121,612
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jessie BakerKG–12141
Las Flores High (Alternative)KG–12689
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,031+19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
22%
State
65.7%
Local (property tax)
22.1%
Federal
12.2%

State funding accounts for 66% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
66
Schools
61,211
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.4%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.4% graduation rate — 6.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,031 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 66 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Elk Grove Unified has 66 public schools, serving a total of 61,211 students.
What is the graduation rate for Elk Grove Unified?
The graduation rate is 93.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Elk Grove Unified spend per student?
Elk Grove Unified spends $17,031 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Elk Grove Unified?
42% of students in Elk Grove Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Elk Grove Unified?
Yes — 1 of the 66 schools in Elk Grove Unified is a charter school.
What grade levels does Elk Grove Unified serve?
Elk Grove Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Elk Grove Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Elk Grove Unified is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.