At a glance
Reported students
1,136
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
839
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle: 1,136 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
22.5:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 951
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.01
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
What the reported data says about Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Elk Grove. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Elk Grove Unified. NCES reports 1,136 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.5:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (42.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.9%). English learners represent 6.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
- 1How do the reported 22.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.3%
- Hispanic20.9%
- Black10.5%
- Asian42.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial11.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elk Grove Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edward Harris Jr. Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,187 reported students
T. R. Smedberg Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,065 reported students
Harriet G. Eddy Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,034 reported students
Toby Johnson Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,317 reported students
Samuel Jackman Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
909 reported students
Joseph Kerr Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
877 reported students
Public schools near Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Kerr Middle Middle · Elk Grove Unified | 07–08 | 877 | 1.6 mi |
| Harriet G. Eddy Middle Middle · Elk Grove Unified | 07–08 | 1,034 | 1.9 mi |
| Toby Johnson Middle Middle · Elk Grove Unified | 07–08 | 1,317 | 1.9 mi |
| Edward Harris Jr. Middle Middle · Elk Grove Unified | 07–08 | 1,187 | 3.7 mi |
| Katherine L. Albiani Middle Middle · Elk Grove Unified | 07–08 | 1,447 | 3.8 mi |
| T. R. Smedberg Middle Middle · Elk Grove Unified | 07–08 | 1,065 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
What grades does Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle serve?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Elk Grove Unified.
How many students attend Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle reported 1,136 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 951 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle?
The calculated ratio is 22.5:1, based on 1,136 students and 50.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elk Grove Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle in?
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle is part of Elk Grove Unified, based in Elk Grove, CA, which operates 67 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joseph Kerr Middle (1.6 mi), Harriet G. Eddy Middle (1.9 mi), Toby Johnson Middle (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.