Capitol Elementary School vs Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 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
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
125 students
| Measure | Capitol Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Paul Dunbar Lawrence School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 1,136 | #911 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #39180 of 50,301 | #45050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 373 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 16% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capitol Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 19.7).
- •Capitol Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 16%).
- •Capitol Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Paul Dunbar Lawrence School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.3).
- •Capitol Elementary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 125.
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 Paul Dunbar Lawrence School?
On the Success Index (US), Capitol Elementary School ranks higher (29.0 vs 19.7 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 Paul Dunbar Lawrence School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol Elementary School: 373. Paul Dunbar Lawrence School: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Elementary School and Paul Dunbar Lawrence School rank in Arizona?
Capitol Elementary School is 727th of 1,136 and Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is 911th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).