At a glance
Reported students
258
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
408
Capital City Independent Study: 258 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,238
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 50.5:1
What the reported data says about Capital City Independent Study
Capital City Independent Study is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Sacramento. It is one of 72 current school records connected to Sacramento City Unified. NCES reports 258 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, below the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (43%) and Asian (20.9%). English learners represent 10.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Capital City Independent Study
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.2%
- Hispanic43%
- Black14.7%
- Asian20.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sacramento City Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Father Keith B. Kenny
Elementary · Grades KG–06
254 reported students
John Bidwell Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
262 reported students
Mark Twain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
263 reported students
Hollywood Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
268 reported students
New Joseph Bonnheim (NJB) Community Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–06
286 reported students
H. W. Harkness Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
287 reported students
Public schools near Capital City Independent Study
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Other · Charter · Fortune District | KG–12 | 1,698 | 2.9 mi |
| Las Flores High (Alternative) Other · Elk Grove Unified | KG–12 | 532 | 3.1 mi |
| West Sacramento School for Independent Study Other · Washington Unified | KG–12 | 0 | 4.8 mi |
| Jessie Baker Other · Elk Grove Unified | KG–12 | 170 | 8.4 mi |
| General Davie Jr. Primary Center Other · San Juan Unified | Not reported | 1 | 8.5 mi |
| Marconi Learning Academy Other · Charter · Marconi Learning Academy District | KG–12 | 464 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Capital City Independent Study
What grades does Capital City Independent Study serve?
Capital City Independent Study reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Sacramento City Unified.
How many students attend Capital City Independent Study?
Capital City Independent Study reported 258 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,238 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Capital City Independent Study?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 258 students and 19.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Capital City Independent Study a public, charter, or magnet school?
Capital City Independent Study is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sacramento City Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Capital City Independent Study students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Capital City Independent Study in?
Capital City Independent Study is part of Sacramento City Unified, based in Sacramento, CA, which operates 72 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Capital City Independent Study?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fortune (2.9 mi), Las Flores High (Alternative) (3.1 mi), West Sacramento School for Independent Study (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.