At a glance
Reported students
262
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
839
Elk Grove Charter Academy: 262 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
19.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. 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
- 244
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.5:1
What the reported data says about Elk Grove Charter Academy
Elk Grove Charter Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Elk Grove. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Elk Grove Unified. NCES reports 262 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (37.8%) and White (23.7%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. 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 Elk Grove Charter Academy
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.64 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.09
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.13
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.7%
- Hispanic37.8%
- Black13.4%
- Asian11.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial12.2%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
William Daylor High
High · Grades 09–12
139 reported students
Calvine High
High · Grades 09–12
137 reported students
Rio Cazadero High
High · Grades 09–12
120 reported students
Valley High
High · Grades 09–12
1,622 reported students
Florin High
High · Grades 09–12
1,679 reported students
Elk Grove High
High · Grades 09–12
1,684 reported students
Public schools near Elk Grove Charter Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High High · Elk Grove Unified | 09–12 | 2,650 | 0.4 mi |
| Cosumnes Oaks High High · Elk Grove Unified | 09–12 | 2,109 | 2.2 mi |
| Laguna Creek High High · Elk Grove Unified | 09–12 | 2,142 | 2.6 mi |
| SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD High · Charter · SAVA - Sacramento ACAD and Vocational Acad - EGUSD DIST | 07–12 | 360 | 2.8 mi |
| Elk Grove High High · Elk Grove Unified | 09–12 | 1,684 | 3.6 mi |
| Valley High High · Elk Grove Unified | 09–12 | 1,622 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elk Grove Charter Academy
What grades does Elk Grove Charter Academy serve?
Elk Grove Charter Academy reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Elk Grove Unified.
How many students attend Elk Grove Charter Academy?
Elk Grove Charter Academy reported 262 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 244 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elk Grove Charter Academy?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 262 students and 13.64 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elk Grove Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elk Grove Charter Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Elk Grove Charter Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Elk Grove Charter Academy in?
Elk Grove Charter Academy 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 Elk Grove Charter Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin High (0.4 mi), Cosumnes Oaks High (2.2 mi), Laguna Creek High (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.