- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sacramento, CA
Capital City Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Capital City Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063384006327
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capital City Independent Study earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 23
- schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for California
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Capital City Independent Study has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capital City Independent Study ranks #1 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Sacramento City Unified · California
NCES ID 063384006327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-258 students YoY
Capital City Independent Study shrank from 614 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-42.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-258 students YoY 063384006327 · Sacramento, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 8.9:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students)
Capital City Independent Study shrank from 614 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-42.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Capital City Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C. K. Mcclatch
C. K. Mcclatchy High
2,569 students
- Hiram W. Johns
Hiram W. Johnson High
1,682 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,652 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank High
1,535 students
- Rosemont High
Rosemont High
1,485 students
- This school 258
Capital City Independent Study
258 students
What this shows Capital City Independent Study reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capital City Independent Study compares
Capital City Independent Study is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 59% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
Asian 20.9%
African American 14.7%
White 13.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Capital City Independent Study is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sacramento City Unified reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Capital City Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. K. Mcclatchy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capital City Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Sacramento
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Natomas Charter
Standard public school
1,850 students 21:1 students per teacher
California Innovative Career Academy
Standard public school
1,729 students 32.6:1 students per teacher
Fortune
Standard public school
1,698 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Westlake Charter
Standard public school
1,493 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Leroy Greene Academy
Standard public school
755 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Capital City Independent Study
How many students attend Capital City Independent Study?
Capital City Independent Study has 258 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), down 258.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital City Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital City Independent Study is 8.9:1, which is 59% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capital City Independent Study?
74.3% of students at Capital City Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capital City Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Capital City Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capital City Independent Study?
Capital City Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Capital City Independent Study rank among schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Capital City Independent Study ranks #1 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Sacramento City Unified?
Besides Capital City Independent Study, Sacramento City Unified also operates C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students), Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students), and John F. Kennedy High (1,652 students). See the Sacramento City Unified district page for the complete list.