Capitol Elementary School

capitol.phxschools.org/

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

466

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capitol Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	406
Black	31
Two or More	3
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
406 (87.1 %)
Black
31 (6.7 %)
White
16 (3.4 %)
American Indian
9 (1.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
Phone:	(602)257-3840
Website:	http://capitol.phxschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 55