New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter serves 300 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat 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
300 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 0.57, 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
23:1
22:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
6%
12%

Hispanic
63%
56%

Black
13%
5%

White
11%
22%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
300 students attend New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
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