Serving 286 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joseph Bonnheim Elementary serves the eastern part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
286 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning is Natural
School Rankings
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community 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 New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6795 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
NJB
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter's ranking?
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter is ranked #6795 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter?
286 students attend New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter?
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher 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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