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 262 students in grades 7-12, Elk Grove Charter ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (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 262 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elk Grove Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 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
#5620 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted22.9%
15.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Grove Charter's ranking?
Elk Grove Charter is ranked #5620 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elk Grove Charter?
262 students attend Elk Grove Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Elk Grove Charter students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elk Grove Charter?
Elk Grove Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower 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 10/10/2025
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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