- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Capitol Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Capitol Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054000373
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capitol Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #57 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Capitol Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capitol Elementary School ranks #57 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Capitol Elementary School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 220054000373 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 24.7:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Capitol Elementary School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Capitol Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baton Rouge Ma
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,593 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High School
1,331 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,218 students
- Idea Bridge
Idea Bridge
1,122 students
- Tara High Scho
Tara High School
1,016 students
- This school 321
Capitol Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Capitol Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capitol Elementary School compares
Capitol Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 47% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 48% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$15,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
White 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Capitol Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for East Baton Rouge Parish reports $15,471 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Standard public school
3,725 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,239 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Lsu Laboratory School
Standard public school
1,463 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Bridge
Standard public school
1,122 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Standard public school
819 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Innovation
Standard public school
797 students 14.5:1 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capitol Elementary School
How many students attend Capitol Elementary School?
Capitol Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitol Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capitol Elementary School is 24.7:1, which is 47% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capitol Elementary School?
92.7% of students at Capitol Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capitol Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Capitol Elementary School is African American at 97.2% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capitol Elementary School?
Capitol Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Capitol Elementary School rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Capitol Elementary School ranks #57 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Capitol Elementary School, East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students), Woodlawn High School (1,331 students), and Liberty High School (1,218 students). See the East Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.