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.
1,082
Total Students
52.1
Full-Time Teachers
20.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CAPITOL HILL MAGNET/RONDO
Demographic Student Count
White428
Hispanic72
Black235
Asian219
Two or More128
  • White
    428 (39.6 %)
  • Black
    235 (21.7 %)
  • Asian
    219 (20.2 %)
  • Two or More
    128 (11.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    72 (6.7 %)
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: 1,082
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 362
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 81
Grades Taught
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 88
Grade 3 144
Grade 4 115
Grade 5 145
Grade 6 178
Grade 7 168
Grade 8 170

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CAPITOL HILL MAGNET/RONDO
Grade Student Count
Grade 174
Grade 288
Grade 3144
Grade 4115
Grade 5145
Grade 6178
Grade 7168
Grade 8170
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CAPITOL HILL MAGNET/RONDO
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female50646.8%
Male57653.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)