Serving 244 students in grades 7-12, Elk Grove Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elk Grove Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Elk Grove Charter's student population of 244 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elk Grove Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elk Grove Charter is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2413 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Grove Charter's ranking?
Elk Grove Charter is ranked #2413 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elk Grove Charter?
The graduation rate of Elk Grove Charter is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Elk Grove Charter?
244 students attend Elk Grove Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Elk Grove Charter students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Grove Charter?
Elk Grove Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Elk Grove Charter offer ?
Elk Grove Charter offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Elk Grove Charter part of?
Elk Grove Charter is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 8/11/2009
Excellent classroom teachers except for Math. Where else can you go 3 hours a day and feel like your still learning. ISP can be tuff at times but it's better than sitting with a boring monotone teacher. Here they care.
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