Melrose Elementary School vs. Capitol Elementary School
Should you attend Melrose Elementary School or Capitol Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Melrose Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Capitol Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Melrose Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Capitol Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
330 students
300 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#820 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
22
Kindergarten Students
65
34
Grade 1 Students
51
60
Grade 2 Students
54
56
Grade 3 Students
50
50
Grade 4 Students
43
34
Grade 5 Students
35
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
n/a
% Black
92%
99%
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.15
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
