- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Capitol Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Capitol Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040630001028
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capitol Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #61 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Capitol Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capitol Elementary School ranks #61 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Elementary District (4256) · Arizona
NCES ID 040630001028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Capitol Elementary School shrank from 466 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-21.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 040630001028 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 17:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students)
Capitol Elementary School shrank from 466 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-21.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Capitol Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenilworth Ele
Kenilworth Elementary School
488 students
- Augustus H. Sh
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
476 students
- Whittier Eleme
Whittier Elementary School
453 students
- Silvestre S He
Silvestre S Herrera School
449 students
- Maie Bartlett
Maie Bartlett Heard School
430 students
- This school
Capitol Elementary School
373 students
What this shows Capitol Elementary School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capitol Elementary School compares
Capitol Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 0% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in Arizona - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
African American 5.6%
White 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Capitol Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phoenix Elementary District (4256) reports $16,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Capitol Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Augustus H. Shaw Montessori | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silvestre S Herrera School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maie Bartlett Heard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capitol Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capitol Elementary School
How many students attend Capitol Elementary School?
Capitol Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitol Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capitol Elementary School is 17:1, which is 0% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capitol Elementary School?
74.9% of students at Capitol Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capitol Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Capitol Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capitol Elementary School?
Capitol Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Capitol Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Capitol Elementary School ranks #61 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
Besides Capitol Elementary School, Phoenix Elementary District (4256) also operates Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students), Augustus H. Shaw Montessori (476 students), and Whittier Elementary School (453 students). See the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) district page for the complete list.