Is Charter Alternative Program (CAP) a good school?

Charter Alternative Program (CAP) ranks 2435 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Charter Alternative Program (CAP)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 245 students attended Charter Alternative Program (CAP).

What is the racial makeup of Charter Alternative Program (CAP)?

Students at Charter Alternative Program (CAP) are 69% White, 16% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

Summary:

Charter Alternative Program (CAP) is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in El Dorado, CA, with 223 students enrolled. While CAP's overall academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the El Dorado County and California averages, the school stands out in certain areas, such as 6th grade ELA and 4th grade Math, where its students outperform the state.

One of CAP's key strengths is its low chronic absenteeism rate, which at 7.9% in 2022-2023 is significantly lower than nearby schools like Sutters Mill (39.0%) and Pioneer Elementary (39.3%). Additionally, CAP has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (30.04%) compared to schools like Louisiana Schnell Elementary (66.13%) and Indian Creek Elementary (50.43%), indicating a more favorable student demographic profile.

While CAP maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school faces some challenges, such as lower performance on the CAST science assessment compared to the county and state, and a significant achievement gap between its white students and the state average in ELA and Math. To address these areas, CAP may need to focus on improving its science instruction and implementing targeted interventions to support its underperforming student subgroups.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

6520 Oak Dell Rd.
El Dorado, CA 95623-4322

(530) 622-6984

District: El Dorado County Office of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
2435^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,696

Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Number of students: 245

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.6%

Two or more races:

15.5%

Hispanic:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charter Alternative Program (CAP) ranks better than 58.5% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.26. (See more...)

Compare Details Charter Alternative Program (CAP) ranks better than 65.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.24. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Charter Alternative Program (CAP) is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (68.6%), two or more races (15.5%), Hispanic (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charter Alternative Program (CAP) is 20.7. (See more...)

Compare Charter Alternative Program (CAP) employs 11.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charter Alternative Program (CAP) is $8,696.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charter Alternative Program (CAP):

SchoolDigger ranks Charter Alternative Program (CAP) 2435^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Charter Alternative Program (CAP) in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Charter Alternative Program (CAP) 957^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Charter Alternative Program (CAP) in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	49.21	2735^th	5530	50.5%
2015	54.38	2219^th	5611	60.5%
2016	50.11	2485^th	5614	55.7%
2017	48.77	2615^th	5692	54.1%
2018	52.39	2426^th	5662	57.2%
2019	42.72	3022^nd	5789	47.8%
2022	59.79	2038^th	5883	65.4%
2023	57.17	2177^th	5874	62.9%
2024	52.26	2435^th	5862	58.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	67.24	1628^th	5635	71.1%
2023	60.70	1906^th	5617	66.1%
2024	46.03	2654^th	5605	52.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.08	3187^th	5650	43.6%
2024	80.41	1058^th	5636	81.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	38.19	1796^th	2726	34.1%
2023	34.13	1880^th	2662	29.4%
2024	23.86	2123^rd	2647	19.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	65.51	720^th	2379	69.7%
2015	51.62	1059^th	2477	57.2%
2016	59.07	891^st	2497	64.3%
2017	38.88	1426^th	2508	43.1%
2018	45.81	1198^th	2480	51.7%
2019	30.97	1753^rd	2715	35.4%
2022	52.27	1106^th	2740	59.6%
2023	28.33	1887^th	2802	32.7%
2024	57.24	957^th	2777	65.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.32	1407^th	2230	36.9%
2019	34.32	1515^th	2369	36.0%
2023	31.58	1696^th	2549	33.5%
2024	73.97	455^th	2575	82.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	41.62	1248^th	2262	44.8%
2019	29.14	1647^th	2380	30.8%
2022	61.63	786^th	2509	68.7%
2023	39.49	1354^th	2547	46.8%
2024	47.15	1137^th	2546	55.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	48.28	1043^rd	2273	54.1%
2019	33.00	1522^nd	2407	36.8%
2022	43.58	1231^st	2527	51.3%
2023	15.58	2297^th	2558	10.2%
2024	58.18	856^th	2547	66.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.10	1107^th	1496	26.0%
2019	13.56	1412^th	1602	11.9%
2022	26.32	1161^st	1555	25.3%
2023	10.49	1429^th	1552	7.9%
2024	33.89	994^th	1535	35.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	141	1	0	24	2	0	9	0	177
2012	137	1	0	26	2	1	7	0	174
2013	124	0	2	20	3	1	10	0	160
2014	126	1	0	30	3	0	10	0	170
2015	121	3	0	21	3	0	8	0	156
2016	115	0	0	34	6	0	4	0	159
2017	127	3	0	29	2	0	11	0	172
2018	129	3	2	35	3	0	6	0	178
2019	110	0	0	33	5	0	11	0	159
2020	119	1	1	31	2	0	12	0	166
2021	115	1	0	34	3	0	30	0	183
2022	108	0	2	30	4	0	24	1	169
2023	146	0	2	38	3	0	32	2	223
2024	168	0	3	32	1	0	38	3	245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	177	n/a	n/a	19.8
2012	174	8.3	20.8	98.3
2013	160	7.4	21.4	18.8
2014	170	8.3	20.3	18.8
2015	156	9.0	17.3	16
2016	159	10.0	15.9	19.5
2017	172	8.3	20.6	27.3
2018	178	8.3	21.2	33.7
2019	159	9.9	15.9	33.3
2020	166	n/a	n/a	22.9
2021	183	9.9	18.4	26.2
2022	169	9.9	17.0	22.5
2023	223	10.1	21.9	30
2024	245	11.8	20.7	35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	177	n/a	n/a	19.8
2012	174	8.3	20.8	98.3
2013	160	7.4	21.4	18.8
2014	170	8.3	20.3	18.8
2015	156	9.0	17.3	16
2016	159	10.0	15.9	19.5
2017	172	8.3	20.6	27.3
2018	178	8.3	21.2	33.7
2019	159	9.9	15.9	33.3
2020	166	n/a	n/a	22.9
2021	183	9.9	18.4	26.2
2022	169	9.9	17.0	22.5
2023	223	10.1	21.9	30
2024	245	11.8	20.7	35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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