Capitol Elementary

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Capitol Elementary ranks 2363 rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Capitol Elementary is an elementary school located in Levelland, Texas, serving grades 2-4 with a total enrollment of 297 students. The school is part of the Levelland Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 645 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Capitol Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (75.08%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a lower Hispanic population. The school's STAAR test scores in reading and mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades are generally higher than the Levelland ISD district average, but lower than the state average. Capitol Elementary also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (76.43%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 52.69% to 85.04%. Interestingly, the school's per-student spending ($11,164 in 2020-2021) is higher than the Levelland ISD district average, which may indicate a focus on resource allocation and support for the school.

While Capitol Elementary's academic performance is generally higher than the Levelland ISD district average, it lags behind the nearby Sundown Elementary, which is part of the Sundown Independent School District (ISD) and ranked 253 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools in 2023-2024, with significantly higher STAAR test scores in reading, mathematics, and science. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the declining racial diversity at Capitol Elementary may present unique challenges in terms of resource allocation, targeted interventions, and addressing the specific needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public 2-4

401 Ellis St
Levelland, TX 79336

(806) 894-4715

District: Levelland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2363^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,164

Students who attend Capitol Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Levelland Middle
High:	Levelland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 297

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.1%

White:

19.2%

African American:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Capitol Elementary ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.1%), White (19.2%), African American (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Levelland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Capitol Elementary is 12.9. 1 elementary schools in the Levelland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Capitol Elementary employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Capitol Elementary is $11,164, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Levelland Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Capitol Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Levelland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Levelland Independent School District (Isd) 645^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Capitol Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.73	2363^rd	4675	49.5%

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Capitol Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	74	17	1	234	1	0	3	330
2012	79	22	1	241	0	1	1	345
2013	66	12	1	240	0	1	4	324
2014	80	9	1	241	0	2	5	338
2015	71	11	1	268	0	0	4	355
2016	70	17	1	291	1	0	3	383
2017	83	17	2	283	1	0	2	388
2018	83	11	1	288	1	0	3	387
2019	84	8	0	272	1	0	4	369
2020	72	8	0	260	1	0	3	344
2021	67	7	0	218	0	0	1	293
2022	58	13	1	201	0	0	5	278
2023	57	12	1	223	1	0	3	297

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Capitol Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	330	24.0	13.7	70.3
2012	345	24.0	14.3	66.4
2013	324	24.0	13.5	64.2
2014	338	24.2	13.9	65.1
2015	355	25.0	14.2	63.1
2016	383	26.0	14.7	70.5
2017	388	26.0	14.9	71.4
2018	387	24.2	15.9	76.5
2019	369	24.2	15.2	72.9
2020	344	25.2	13.6	72.4
2021	293	24.2	12.0	73
2022	278	20.8	13.3	75.2
2023	297	23.0	12.9	76.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Capitol Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	330	24.0	13.7	70.3
2012	345	24.0	14.3	66.4
2013	324	24.0	13.5	64.2
2014	338	24.2	13.9	65.1
2015	355	25.0	14.2	63.1
2016	383	26.0	14.7	70.5
2017	388	26.0	14.9	71.4
2018	387	24.2	15.9	76.5
2019	369	24.2	15.2	72.9
2020	344	25.2	13.6	72.4
2021	293	24.2	12.0	73
2022	278	20.8	13.3	75.2
2023	297	23.0	12.9	76.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Capitol Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,874 (20.2%)	$7,406 (79.8%)	$9,281
2020	$2,012 (20.2%)	$7,935 (79.8%)	$9,947
2021	$2,182 (19.5%)	$8,982 (80.5%)	$11,164

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Capitol Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Capitol Elementary)	30	55	25%
3rd Grade Reading (Levelland Independent School District (Isd))	34	49	15%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Capitol Elementary)	26	52	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Levelland Independent School District (Isd))	32	45	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	369	297	19.5%
African American	8	12	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	272	223	18%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	84	57	32.1%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.9%	76.4%	3.5%

Schools Near Capitol Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Capitol Elementary	Public	2-4	401 Ellis St	Levelland	79336	Hockley County	Levelland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 894-4715	297	23	12.9	76.4%	57 (19.2%)	12 (4.0%)	223 (75.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	46.7	2363^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	49.5%					(n/a)	48.2	36.8		48.2	37.5			$11,164	$2,182	$8,982
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center	Public	PK, KG-1	1412 E Ellis	Levelland	79336	Hockley County	Levelland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 894-6959	357	26	13.5	81.5%	69 (19.3%)	5 (1.4%)	275 (77.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)								(n/a)								$11,127	$3,339	$7,788
South Elementary	Public	2-4	1500 Ave C	Levelland	79336	Hockley County	Levelland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 894-6255	274	24	11.4	85.0%	59 (21.5%)	5 (1.8%)	207 (75.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	33.3	3231^st of 4675 public elementary schools	30.9%					(n/a)	36.6	36.7		39.0	30.0			$10,567	$1,989	$8,577
Sundown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	605 S School St	Sundown	79372	Hockley County	Sundown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 602-8823	260	23	11.3	52.7%	97 (37.3%)	0 (0.0%)	155 (59.6%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	93.1	253^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	94.6%		88.5	435^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.6%	182	63.3	87.8	74.4	90.0	92.5	94.7	38.5	$14,428	$1,151	$13,276

Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol Elementary

Is Capitol Elementary a good school?

Capitol Elementary ranks 2363^rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Capitol Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 297 students attended Capitol Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Capitol Elementary attend?

Students who attend Capitol Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Levelland Middle
High : Levelland High School

What is the racial makeup of Capitol Elementary?

Students at Capitol Elementary are 75% Hispanic, 19% White, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Capitol Elementary in?

Levelland Independent School District (Isd)

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