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#523 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 41% in state
Capitol Elementary School
Elementary School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
4141 Gus Young Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
- Math 18% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Capitol Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Capitol Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,082
Median home value
$105,100
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
31.2%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfair Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Melrose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–7 | 0.8 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Dalton Elementary School a Redesign SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | PK–7 | 1.0 mi | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #22 of 79
- District spending per student
- $15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Capitol Elementary School is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Capitol Elementary School
Capitol Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 301 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Capitol Elementary School
What grades does Capitol Elementary School serve?
Capitol Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Capitol Elementary School?
Capitol Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitol Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capitol Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Capitol Elementary School rank in LA?
Capitol Elementary School ranks #523 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Capitol Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Capitol Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Capitol Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Capitol Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Capitol Elementary School a charter school?
No, Capitol Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Capitol Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Capitol Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capitol Elementary School?
87.7% of students at Capitol Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (225) 343-9364
- Area population (ZIP 70802)
- 23,964
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70802; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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