CAPITOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Capitol Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 557 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Capitol Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Capitol Elementary School, located at 330 N. 16th Ave in Phoenix, Arizona, is a cornerstone institution within the Phoenix Elementary School District No. 1. Situated in the heart of the city, the school serves a diverse community of young learners, offering a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth and social development. The school’s mission is centered on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through rigorous instruction and community engagement.

As part of the historic Phoenix Elementary district, Capitol Elementary benefits from a long-standing commitment to urban education and resource accessibility. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school and beyond, often integrating modern teaching strategies with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood, Capitol Elementary strives to create a stable, nurturing atmosphere that helps students navigate the challenges of their formative years while building a strong educational foundation.

For more information, contact Capitol Elementary School at (602) 257-3835 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

330 N. 16th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
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CAPITOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 557 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
557
Teachers:
28.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 557 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CAPITOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
86.5%
White
4.5%
Black or African American
3.8%
Two or more races
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.