Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-8, California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus's student population of 543 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2196 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus's ranking?
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus is ranked #2196 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus often compared to?
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur C. Butler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus?
543 students attend California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus?
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus offer ?
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus part of?
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus is part of California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus School District.
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