Vincent Capuana School No. 15 serves 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vincent Capuana School No. 15 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Vincent Capuana School No. 15's student population of 151 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Motto
Education is the passport to the future.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vincent Capuana School No. 15 is 0.21, 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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
89%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
32%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vincent Capuana School No. 15?
151 students attend Vincent Capuana School No. 15.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Vincent Capuana School No. 15 students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vincent Capuana School No. 15?
Vincent Capuana School No. 15 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than 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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