Capitol Elementary School vs Metropolitan Arts Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitol Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
Metropolitan Arts Institute
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 7–12
249 students
| Measure | Capitol Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Metropolitan Arts Institute Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 1,136 | #119 of 286 |
| National rank | #39180 of 50,301 | #8112 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 373 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metropolitan Arts Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 29.0).
- •Metropolitan Arts Institute does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Metropolitan Arts Institute does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Capitol Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.6).
- •Capitol Elementary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 249.
- •Capitol Elementary School is a public school while Metropolitan Arts Institute is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capitol Elementary School better than Metropolitan Arts Institute?
On the Success Index (US), Metropolitan Arts Institute ranks higher (51.1 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Capitol Elementary School and Metropolitan Arts Institute?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol Elementary School: 373. Metropolitan Arts Institute: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Elementary School and Metropolitan Arts Institute rank in Arizona?
Capitol Elementary School is 727th of 1,136 and Metropolitan Arts Institute is 119th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).