Capitol Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Phoenix, Arizona 85007 · Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
#727 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#39180 of 50,301 nationally
About Capitol Elementary School
Capitol Elementary School is a public elementary located in Phoenix, in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 373 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 727th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (56th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 373.
There are 354 schools in Phoenix; Capitol Elementary School ranks 167th of 328 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Capitol Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Capitol Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Franklin Police and Fire High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
313 students · 1.5 km away
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
125 students · 1.6 km away
Kenilworth Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
· 1.8 km away
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
228 students · 1.8 km away
Mary Mcleod Bethune School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
324 students · 1.9 km away
Metropolitan Arts Institute
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 7–12
249 students · 2.0 km away
Lowell Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
282 students · 2.4 km away
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
390 students · 2.7 km away
Arizona School For The Arts
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 5–12
679 students · 2.7 km away
ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
443 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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374 students
Roadrunner Elementary School
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372 students
Madison Elementary School
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Scales Technology Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capitol Elementary School a good school?
Capitol Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 29.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #727 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Capitol Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Capitol Elementary School ranks #727 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #39180 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Capitol Elementary School?
Capitol Elementary School had 373 students in 2025.
Is Capitol Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Capitol Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Capitol Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Capitol Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.