Capitol High School vs CSAL Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitol High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
205 students
CSAL Elementary
Baton Rouge · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Capitol High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | CSAL Elementary Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 246 | #697 of 697 |
| National rank | #11364 of 16,910 | #47384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 205 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 36.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capitol High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 15.5).
- •CSAL Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 92.2%).
- •Capitol High School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 36.0).
- •CSAL Elementary is the larger school with 288 students compared with 205.
- •Capitol High School is a public school while CSAL Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 High School better than CSAL Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Capitol High School ranks higher (38.3 vs 15.5 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 High School and CSAL Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol High School: 205. CSAL Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol High School and CSAL Elementary rank in Louisiana?
Capitol High School is 223rd of 246 and CSAL Elementary is 697th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).