Capuano Early Childhood Center serves 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capuano Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Capuano Early Childhood Center's student population of 213 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Capuano Early Childhood Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
32%
24%
Black
8%
10%
White
39%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Capuano Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Capuano Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Winter Hill Community by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Capuano Early Childhood Center?
213 students attend Capuano Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Capuano Early Childhood Center students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capuano Early Childhood Center?
Capuano Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Capuano Early Childhood Center offer ?
Capuano Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Capuano Early Childhood Center part of?
Capuano Early Childhood Center is part of Somerville School District.
In what neighborhood is Capuano Early Childhood Center located?
Capuano Early Childhood Center is located in the East Somerville neighborhood of Somerville, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in East Somerville.
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