Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-2,
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph F. Cappello School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Joseph F. Cappello School's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Joseph F. Cappello School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
47%
32%
Black
39%
15%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Joseph F. Cappello School often compared to?
Joseph F. Cappello Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mercer Elementary School, Autistic, Academy Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Joseph F. Cappello School?
100 students attend Joseph F. Cappello School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Joseph F. Cappello School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph F. Cappello School?
Joseph F. Cappello School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph F. Cappello School offer ?
Joseph F. Cappello School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Joseph F. Cappello School part of?
Joseph F. Cappello School is part of Mercer County Special Services School District.
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