The Sacramento ELO-P landscape has its own specifics — this page covers what coordinators here actually need.
Top ELO-P Vendor in Sacramento: 2026-27 Coordinator Guide
The Sacramento Metro-specific vendor evaluation guide for SCUSD and neighboring districts.
Every Sacramento coordinator hunting for the top ELO-P vendor asks the same three questions: which vendors already operate here, what do the SCUSD contracts actually require, and how do we shortlist without wasting six weeks on the wrong RFP? This page is the Sacramento-specific answer, written from the operator side — with the SCUSD enrollment, UPP, and compliance context you need to make a good pick.
The Sacramento ELO-P landscape at a glance
Sacramento City Unified sits above the 55% UPP threshold and receives Tier 1 ELO-P apportionment. Neighboring Sacramento County districts (Natomas USD, Elk Grove USD, San Juan USD, Twin Rivers USD) also operate substantial ELO-P programming.
Main district: Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD)
Approximate enrollment: ~40,000 students
Unduplicated pupil percentage: 74%
ELO-P apportionment tier: Tier 1 ($2,750/pupil)
Region: Sacramento Metro
What is unique about Sacramento ELO-P vendor selection
Sacramento districts operate close to the CDE Fiscal Monitoring Unit’s Sacramento office, meaning compliance monitoring visits happen more frequently here than in some other regions. Audit-ready vendor documentation matters more in Sacramento than in most regions.
Other districts serving Sacramento coordinators
Sacramento County ELO-P districts: Natomas USD, Elk Grove USD, San Juan USD, Twin Rivers USD, Folsom Cordova USD.
The vendor evaluation framework Sacramento coordinators should use
Regardless of which vendor a Sacramento coordinator ultimately shortlists, the same five filters separate real operators from good pitches:
1. Written minimum-day schedule — with staffing named at each block, before contract signature
2. 9-hour combined day + 30 non-schoolday commitment — in the base contract, not as an upsell
3. TK/K 10:1 ratio compliance — including in mixed-age groupings (per §46120(b)(5)(D))
4. Session-level itemized invoicing — coded to Resource 2600 (ELO-P) and any braided funds
5. Supplement-not-supplant memo — for every fund on the site (ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, Title I)
For the full evaluation framework, see the 9 Green Flags in a California Afterschool Vendor guide.
The eight ELO-P audit trip wires Sacramento coordinators miss most
Every California audit season, coordinators in Sacramento — like elsewhere — surface the same eight recurring findings. See the 8 California ELO-P Compliance Trip Wires for the full list with primary-source citations. The top three to check at your SCUSD site right now:
- The 9-hour math on minimum-day schedules
- The 30 non-schoolday count in your annual calendar
- Vendor invoicing coded to Resource 2600 (not lump-sum monthly totals)
How Kodely covers Sacramento and Sacramento Metro
Kodely is a MWBE-certified K-8 STEM and arts enrichment provider serving 40+ California districts across ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, and LREBG. We deliver school-day, afterschool, and non-schoolday coverage under one roster, with itemized session-level invoicing coded to your specific resource lines and supplement-not-supplant memos included in every scope of work. If you are building the 2026-27 vendor shortlist for SCUSD or a neighboring Sacramento Metro district, we are happy to have a conversation. Every scope of work we sign is audit-ready under the CDE Fiscal Responsibilities of ELOP 2025-26 Program Instrument.
Sacramento ELO-P Vendor — Frequently Asked Questions
Which Sacramento-area district has the largest ELO-P apportionment?
Elk Grove USD is the largest Sacramento County district by enrollment (~60,000 students). Sacramento City USD follows with approximately 40,000 students.
Does Sacramento County have a preferred ELO-P vendor list?
The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) provides expanded learning coordinator support and technical assistance. Individual districts run their own procurement.
What common ELO-P audit findings have appeared in Sacramento region?
Common findings include: (1) time-and-effort records generated from budget estimates rather than actuals (violates ELOP 01 in the CDE Fiscal Instrument), (2) missing supplement-not-supplant memos for cross-fund braiding, (3) equipment inventory omissions.
How does SCUSD manage ELO-P vendor contracts?
Sacramento City USD runs district-level RFPs periodically and contracts vendors under standard California LEA vendor terms — insurance minimums, Live Scan, W-2 employment model, and CDE-compliant program design.
Is Natomas USD ELO-P eligible?
Natomas USD has UPP over 55% and offers ELO-P programming at eligible elementary sites. Kodely operates at Natomas Park Elementary among other Sacramento County sites.
About the author
Sri Akash Kalimili is the founder of Kodely, a MWBE-certified K-8 STEM and arts enrichment provider currently operating at 40+ California districts across ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, and LREBG.
This page is a working operator’s guide based on programming we run at California district partners. It is not legal or fiscal advice. Every statute citation has been verified against primary sources. Always verify current law with your CBO and district counsel.
Sources and further reading
- California Education Code §46120 — ELO-P — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov §46120
- CDE — Expanded Learning Opportunities Program — cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/elopinfo.asp
- CDE — Fiscal Responsibilities of ELOP 2025-26 Program Instrument — cde.ca.gov/ta/cr/documents/elop2526.docx
- California Department of Education Directory of California Public Schools — cde.ca.gov/re/sd
- Kodely — 9 Green Flags in a California Afterschool Vendor — kodely.io/blog
- Kodely — 8 California ELO-P Compliance Trip Wires — kodely.io/blog
- Kodely — Top California ELO-P Vendors 2026-27 (Comparison Guide) — kodely.io/blog