Capitol Elementary School vs Park 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
Park Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
300 students
| Measure | Capitol Elementary School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Park Elementary School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 697 | #577 of 697 |
| National rank | #26268 of 50,301 | #28865 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 321 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capitol Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 44.6).
- •Capitol Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Capitol Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Capitol Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 93.3%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 16.1).
- •Capitol Elementary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 300.
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 Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Capitol Elementary School ranks higher (48.3 vs 44.6 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 Park 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. Park Elementary School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Elementary School and Park Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Capitol Elementary School is 548th of 697 and Park Elementary School is 577th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).