Capitol Heights Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Capitol Heights, Maryland 20743 · Prince George's County Public Schools
#296 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#20041 of 50,301 nationally
About Capitol Heights Elementary
Capitol Heights Elementary is a public elementary located in Capitol Heights, in the Prince George's County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 317 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 296th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 317.
There are 6 schools in Capitol Heights; Capitol Heights Elementary ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
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 Heights Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Capitol Heights Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
DC Scholars PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
478 students · 1.1 km away
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students · 1.2 km away
C.W. Harris ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students · 1.2 km away
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
Capital Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 1.2 km away
William W. Hall Academy
Capitol Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
444 students · 1.3 km away
KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
340 students · 1.6 km away
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades 1–4
388 students · 1.6 km away
KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
244 students · 1.6 km away
Nalle ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 1.7 km away
Drew ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
223 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Wellwood International School
Pikesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
316 students
Choptank Elementary School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Rockledge Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Sudlersville Elementary School
Sudlersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
315 students
Fountain Rock Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Capitol Heights Elementary a good school?
Capitol Heights Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 57.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #296 of 879 in Maryland. 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 Heights Elementary rank in Maryland?
Capitol Heights Elementary ranks #296 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #20041 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Capitol Heights Elementary?
Capitol Heights Elementary had 317 students in 2025.
Is Capitol Heights Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Capitol Heights Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Capitol Heights Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Capitol Heights Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.