Capitol Elementary School vs Melrose Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Melrose Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
| Measure | Capitol Elementary School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Melrose Elementary School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 697 | #477 of 697 |
| National rank | #26268 of 50,301 | #21461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 321 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 48.3).
- •Melrose Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Capitol Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 96.5%).
- •Melrose Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.1).
- •Capitol Elementary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 227.
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 Melrose Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Elementary School ranks higher (55.3 vs 48.3 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 Melrose Elementary 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. Melrose Elementary School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Elementary School and Melrose Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Capitol Elementary School is 548th of 697 and Melrose Elementary School is 477th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).