Capitol Elementary School vs Capitol Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitol Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Capitol Middle School
Baton Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
| Measure | Capitol Elementary School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Capitol Middle School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 697 | #201 of 218 |
| National rank | #26268 of 50,301 | #10499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 321 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 29% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capitol Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 36.7).
- •Capitol Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Capitol Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Capitol Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 91.9%).
- •Capitol Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 16.1).
- •Capitol Middle School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 321.
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 Capitol Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Capitol Elementary School ranks higher (48.3 vs 36.7 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 Capitol Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol Elementary School: 321. Capitol Middle School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Elementary School and Capitol Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Capitol Elementary School is 548th of 697 and Capitol Middle School is 201st of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).