Serving 839 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elk Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elk Grove Elementary serves the southwest part of Elk Grove, CA, covering an area of approximately 8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 3.4 miles, and the furthest edge located 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elk Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Elk Grove Elementary School's student population of 839 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
839 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Elk Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elk Grove Elementary School 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
#1724 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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Asian
29%
12%
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Hispanic
30%
56%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
23%
20%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Elk Grove Elementary School is ranked #1724 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Elk Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Elk Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James A. Mckee Elementary School, Edna Batey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Elk Grove Elementary School?
839 students attend Elk Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Elk Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elk Grove Elementary School?
Elk Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Elk Grove Elementary School offer ?
Elk Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elk Grove Elementary School part of?
Elk Grove Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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