Capitol Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 · East Baton Rouge Parish
#548 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#26268 of 50,301 nationally
About Capitol Elementary School
Capitol Elementary School is a public elementary located in Baton Rouge, in the East Baton Rouge Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 321 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 548th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 321.
There are 91 schools in Baton Rouge; Capitol Elementary School ranks 53rd of 84 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
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
- 321
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- 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).
Belfair Montessori School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
274 students · 684 m away
Capitol Middle School
Baton Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students · 1.3 km away
Park Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
300 students · 1.3 km away
Melrose Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students · 1.3 km away
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Baton Rouge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
189 students · 1.6 km away
Capitol High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
205 students · 1.6 km away
Istrouma High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 6–12
556 students · 1.6 km away
Louisiana Rebirth Blended Learning Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter high · Grades 9–12
444 students · 1.7 km away
Bernard Terrace Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students · 1.8 km away
Winbourne Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
South Crowley Elementary School
Crowley · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
320 students
William Hart Elementary School
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students
Albany Upper Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
320 students
Breaux Bridge Elementary School
Breaux Bridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
322 students
Ville Platte Elementary School
Ville Platte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Chahta-Ima Elementary School
Lacombe · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
319 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Capitol Elementary School a good school?
Capitol Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 48.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #548 of 697 in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana?
Capitol Elementary School ranks #548 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #26268 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Capitol Elementary School?
Capitol Elementary School had 321 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–5. 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.