Elk Grove Charter School is a charter school located in Elk Grove, California, United States. It is officially accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school serves students in the 7th-12th grades in the Elk Grove Unified School District and five counties that touch Sacramento County.
Serving 286 students in grades 7-12, Elk Grove Charter ranks in the top 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (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
Diversity
School Overview
Elk Grove Charter's student population of 286 students has grown by 23% 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
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elk Grove Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elk Grove Charter is 0.76, 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
#4328 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Grove Charter's ranking?
Elk Grove Charter is ranked #4328 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elk Grove Charter?
The graduation rate of Elk Grove Charter is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elk Grove Charter?
286 students attend Elk Grove Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Elk Grove Charter students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Grove Charter?
Elk Grove Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher 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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