Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 Students
Elementary School 1st - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 435 |
| Hispanic | 79 |
| Black | 236 |
| Asian | 185 |
| Two or More | 131 |
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White435 (40.8%)
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Black236 (22.1%)
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Asian185 (17.4%)
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Two or More131 (12.3%)
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Hispanic79 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 73 |
| Grade 2 | 92 |
| Grade 3 | 121 |
| Grade 4 | 142 |
| Grade 5 | 162 |
| Grade 6 | 150 |
| Grade 7 | 167 |
| Grade 8 | 159 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 503 | 47.2% |
| Male | 563 | 52.8% |
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