At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
373
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
83%+29.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
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 373 students. It is part of the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
13.9:1 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 Enrollment373
White4.8%
Hispanic / Latino87.1%
Black / African American5.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races0.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
4.8%
Hispanic
87.1%
Black
5.6%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.