Elk Grove Charter

About Elk Grove Charter

Elk Grove Charter School is a public charter school located in Elk Grove, California. The school serves students in grades K-8 and offers a variety of educational programs to meet the needs of every student. The school emphasizes a student-centered approach to learning, with a focus on developing critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
The school’s mission is to provide students with a safe and nurturing learning environment that promotes academic excellence and personal growth. Elk Grove Charter School strives to create a culture of respect and responsibility, and to foster an appreciation for the arts, sciences, and technology. The school also emphasizes the importance of social and emotional learning and character development.
Elk Grove Charter School is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students. The school’s staff is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential and become successful, productive members of society.

Address:	10065 Atkins Dr. Elk Grove, CA 95757
Phone:	(916) 714-1653
Site:	egcs.egusd.net
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	240 students

Overview Elk Grove Charter

Elk Grove Charter serves 240 students in grades 7-12.
Elk Grove Charter placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Elk Grove Charter

Elk Grove Charter is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Elk Grove Charter is 0.75, 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.