Capitol View Elementary School serves 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
237 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
96%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Capitol View Elementary School?
237 students attend Capitol View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Capitol View Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitol View Elementary School?
Capitol View Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Capitol View Elementary School offer ?
Capitol View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Capitol View Elementary School part of?
Capitol View Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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