At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
365
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
83%+29.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Capitol Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in PHOENIX, Arizona. The school enrolls 365 students. It is part of the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictPhoenix Elementary District (4256)
County4013
CityPHOENIX
ZIP85007
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040630001028
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment365
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.