The top reported proficiency rate is 32% in English language arts. The lowest is 11% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Capitol Elementary School
Capitol Elementary School is a regular public school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school system. The school enrolls about three hundred students, a size that is modest for an elementary building. It is not a charter or magnet school.
The most recent state assessment results, from the LEAP 2025 exams, show that student proficiency rates across tested subjects are below the midpoint when compared with other elementary schools in the parish. In English language arts, roughly one in three students scored at the proficient level. In math, about one in six students reached that benchmark. Science and social studies proficiency rates were lower still. These are the only state testing data available for the school; no multi-year trend can be examined because the current year is the only year reported. There is no graduation rate to report, as the school does not serve high school grades, and no chronic absenteeism data were included. A parent considering this school may want to ask the school directly about how it approaches these academic outcomes and what supports are in place.
Nearly all students at Capitol Elementary are Black, and a very small number of students identify as White, Hispanic, or multiracial. A large share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic circumstances of the surrounding neighborhood. Data on students with individualized education plans and English learners were not reported in the information available.
The school is located in a part of Baton Rouge where housing costs are relatively low compared to state and national benchmarks. Rents in the area have increased in recent years, but home values have seen a slight decline. Nationally, mortgage rates have been above their long-term average, which can affect affordability for families looking to buy near the school.
Baton Rouge itself is Louisiana’s state capital and a city that blends government, university life, and industry. Louisiana State University and Southern University are major anchors, and the Mississippi River port and petrochemical corridor shape the city’s economy. The school sits within a parish that has seen population shifts and some downtown redevelopment, though the district itself did not report any recent policy or curriculum changes that would directly affect families at Capitol Elementary. No information was available about the school’s programs, enrichment offerings, discipline patterns, or staffing ratios, so these areas remain open questions.
For a family weighing Capitol Elementary, the key considerations are its elementary-only scope, its below-midpoint academic proficiency relative to other public schools in the parish, and the high poverty rate among its students. The school serves a population that faces economic challenges, and the academic results reflect that context. A parent may want to visit, talk with the principal about instruction and student supports, and ask about after-school or enrichment opportunities that were not included in the available data.
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