Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-6, New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter's student population of 234 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter often compared to?
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Earl Warren Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter?
234 students attend New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter?
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter offer ?
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter part of?
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter located?
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter is located in the Southeastern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 20 other public schools located in Southeastern Sacramento.
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