Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Capitol Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Capitol Heights Elementary serves the northwest part of Capitol Heights, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families within this zone are typically a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capitol Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Capitol Heights Elementary School's student population of 317 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Capitol Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capitol Heights Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#202 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
63%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
10%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capitol Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Capitol Heights Elementary School is ranked #202 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Capitol Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Capitol Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Capitol Heights Elementary School?
317 students attend Capitol Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Capitol Heights Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capitol Heights Elementary School?
Capitol Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Capitol Heights Elementary School offer ?
Capitol Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Capitol Heights Elementary School part of?
Capitol Heights Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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