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Enrollment
417
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CALIFORNIA MONTESSORI PROJECT - CAPITOL CAMPUS DISTRICT·NCES 060230511732
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr., Sacramento, CA 95826 · (916) 325-0910 · Sacramento County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL417 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
22.4:1
19 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
103 students
STATE 65%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 72 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 50 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 59 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 42 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 50 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 50 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 42 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 26 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 26 | 6% |
This year's kindergarten class (72) is 177% larger than its 8th grade class (26).
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus this school | 417 | 24.7% | N/A |
| Foskett Ranch Elementary Lincoln | 415 | 23.9% | 48.2% |
| North Park Elementary Valencia | 441 | 25.4% | 68.5% |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired Sacramento | 476 | 27.3% | 32.1% |
| Philip J. Reilly Elementary Mission Viejo | 421 | 27.3% | 81.0% |
| Odyssey Charter Altadena | 463 | 25.5% | N/A |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Sacramento County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 417 | #3,465 of 5,915 | #144 of 238 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.4:1 | #2,526 of 5,352 | #76 of 227 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.4% | #1,076 of 5,354 | #146 of 227 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 24.7% | #4,981 of 5,625 | #222 of 235 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
417
+85 (+26%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.4:1
was 19.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 417 | 18.6 | 22.4:1 | 25% (103) |
| 2023-24 | 357 | 15.6 | 22.9:1 | 23% (83) |
| 2022-23 | 352 | 15.1 | 23.3:1 | 22% (77) |
| 2020-21 | 332 | 17 | 19.5:1 | 21% (69) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus.
About California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in Sacramento, California. In all, 417 students attend the school in kindergarten through 8.
For district matters, California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus falls under California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus District.
The largest racial or ethnic group at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is White, with 49% of students. Other groups make up 26% Hispanic, 15% multiracial, 6% Asian, and 4% Black. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus scores 66%.
Classroom staffing at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus totals 18.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1. That is in line with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Federal data show 25% of students (103) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 63% average for public schools in Sacramento County, the school's rate is lower.
American Community Survey estimates for Sacramento County show that the median household earns about $92,175 a year, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. Sacramento County has 387 public schools with about 259,342 students, including California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus.
Measured in a straight line, Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary is about 0.7 miles from California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Under the NCES locale system, California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is City: Large. Federal records list California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus as a charter school.
Federal enrollment counts rose from 332 (2020-21) to 417 (2024-25). Federal data show the ratio rising from 19.5:1 to 22.4:1.
On allk12, people connected to California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Sacramento County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,594,006
Census ACS
Median income
$92,175
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
387
259,342 students
Quick facts
Related schools
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Nearby schools
- Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary0.7 mi · 408
- Aspire Capitol Heights Academy1.1 mi · 222
- Sierra Oaks K-81.1 mi · 614
- Hiram W. Johnson High1.7 mi · 1,682
- New Joseph Bonnheim (NJB) Community Charter1.7 mi · 286
- Isador Cohen Elementary1.7 mi · 370
Frequently asked questions
About California Montessori Project - Capitol CampusHow many students attend California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus enrolls approximately 417 students in grades KG-08.
Is California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus an elementary, middle, or high school?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus have?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.4:1.
What is the student diversity at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus?
Student demographics at California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus are roughly 49% White, 26% Hispanic, 4% Black, 6% Asian, 15% Two or more.
Is California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus public or private?
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.