Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo

School Overview
Capitol Hill Magnet School (often referred to as Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet) is a highly regarded pre-K through 8th-grade school located in the Rondo neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota. As part of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district, it serves as a specialized magnet program designed to provide an accelerated and enriched curriculum for students identified as gifted and talented. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, which emphasizes critical thinking, independent study, and specialized instruction tailored to meet the unique intellectual needs of high-achieving learners.

Beyond its academic focus, Capitol Hill is recognized for its diverse community and commitment to fostering a supportive social-emotional environment. The school prioritizes a "whole child" approach, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, arts programming, and enrichment opportunities that complement its challenging coursework. Because it is a magnet school, it draws students from across the Saint Paul area, creating a vibrant, centralized learning community that encourages collaboration and engagement among students with varying backgrounds and perspectives.
1,066
Total Students
49.2
Full-Time Teachers
21.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
Demographic Student Count
White435
Hispanic79
Black236
Asian185
Two or More131
  • White
    435 (40.8%)
  • Black
    236 (22.1%)
  • Asian
    185 (17.4%)
  • Two or More
    131 (12.3%)
  • Hispanic
    79 (7.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone: (651)325-2500
Website: http://www.spps.org
Grade Range: 1st - 8th
Total Students: 1,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 362
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 81
Grades Taught
Grade 1 73
Grade 2 92
Grade 3 121
Grade 4 142
Grade 5 162
Grade 6 150
Grade 7 167
Grade 8 159

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
Grade Student Count
Grade 173
Grade 292
Grade 3121
Grade 4142
Grade 5162
Grade 6150
Grade 7167
Grade 8159
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female50347.2%
Male56352.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)