Capitol Elementary School vs Istrouma High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.6 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
Istrouma High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 6–12
556 students
| Measure | Capitol Elementary School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Istrouma High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 697 | #195 of 246 |
| National rank | #26268 of 50,301 | #9186 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 321 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capitol Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 47.0).
- •Capitol Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Capitol Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Istrouma High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 91.9%).
- •Istrouma High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.1).
- •Istrouma High School is the larger school with 556 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 Istrouma High School?
On the Success Index (US), Capitol Elementary School ranks higher (48.3 vs 47.0 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 Istrouma High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol Elementary School: 321. Istrouma High School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Elementary School and Istrouma High School rank in Louisiana?
Capitol Elementary School is 548th of 697 and Istrouma High School is 195th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).