Capital High School vs Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital High School
Olympia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
| Measure | Capital High School Olympia, Washington | Julia Butler Hansen Elementary Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 333 | #473 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3771 of 16,910 | #16731 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,322 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| city | Olympia | Olympia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 62.1).
- •Capital High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Capital High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 61%).
- •Capital High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 53.6%).
- •Julia Butler Hansen Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 21.3).
- •Capital High School is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 412.
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 Capital High School better than Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Capital High School ranks higher (68.1 vs 62.1 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 Capital High School and Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Olympia and Olympia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High School: 1,322. Julia Butler Hansen Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High School and Julia Butler Hansen Elementary rank in Washington?
Capital High School is 62nd of 333 and Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is 473rd of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).