Vincent Capuana School No. 15 serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Attendance Zone: Vincent Capuana School #15 serves a central area in Passaic, NJ, encompassing approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vincent Capuana School No. 15's student population of 147 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is the passport to the future.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vincent Capuana School No. 15 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
91%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
2%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vincent Capuana School No. 15?
147 students attend Vincent Capuana School No. 15.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Vincent Capuana School No. 15 students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vincent Capuana School No. 15?
Vincent Capuana School No. 15 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vincent Capuana School No. 15 offer ?
Vincent Capuana School No. 15 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vincent Capuana School No. 15 part of?
Vincent Capuana School No. 15 is part of Passaic City School District.
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