Elk Grove Unified

Elk Grove Unified serves 62,061 students across 67 schools in Sacramento County, operating as California's fifth-largest district by enrollment. The district experienced minimal enrollment decline of 0.3% in the most recent year, suggesting relative stability. With 2,728 teachers, the student-teacher ratio stands at 22.7:1, above typical state benchmarks.

Academic performance shows modest strength. The graduation rate of 90.6% exceeds California's state average of 89.9%, though chronic absenteeism at 20.1% presents an attendance challenge. The district serves a diverse student population reflecting regional demographics: 36.1% Asian, 27.7% Hispanic, 14.6% White, and 9.9% Black students. Significant portions of enrollment include economically disadvantaged students (42.2%), English learners (17.2%), and students with disabilities (15.9%).

Financially, Elk Grove Unified operates with $877.0 million in total budget, but per-pupil spending of $17,735 lags California's state average of $19,711, representing a $1,976 gap per student. Revenue composition shows heavy reliance on state funding (67.5%), with local sources contributing 22.4% and federal funding 10.1%. This funding structure suggests limited local property tax supplementation compared to wealthier districts. The combination of serving a high-need population with below-average per-pupil spending indicates potential resource constraints relative to student needs.