At a glance
Reported students
97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
141
Joseph F. Cappello School: 97 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
7.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 73
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.9:1
What the reported data says about Joseph F. Cappello School
Joseph F. Cappello School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Hamilton. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Mercer County Special Services School District. NCES reports 97 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.2:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (43.3%) and Black (38.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Joseph F. Cappello School
- 1How do the reported 7.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.2%
- Hispanic43.3%
- Black38.1%
- Asian8.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mercer County Special Services School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mercer Elementary School
Middle · Grades 02–08
141 reported students
Mercer High School
High · Grades 09–12
200 reported students
Public schools near Joseph F. Cappello School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Heights Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 308 | 0.7 mi |
| Morgan Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton Township Public School District | KG–05 | 285 | 1.4 mi |
| Sayen Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton Township Public School District | KG–05 | 254 | 1.6 mi |
| Mercerville Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton Township Public School District | KG–05 | 350 | 2 mi |
| Langtree Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton Township Public School District | KG–05 | 339 | 2.3 mi |
| Alexander Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 302 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Joseph F. Cappello School
What grades does Joseph F. Cappello School serve?
Joseph F. Cappello School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (special education school) in Mercer County Special Services School District.
How many students attend Joseph F. Cappello School?
Joseph F. Cappello School reported 97 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 73 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Joseph F. Cappello School?
The calculated ratio is 7.2:1, based on 97 students and 13.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Joseph F. Cappello School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Joseph F. Cappello School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mercer County Special Services School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Joseph F. Cappello School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Joseph F. Cappello School in?
Joseph F. Cappello School is part of Mercer County Special Services School District, based in Hamilton, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Joseph F. Cappello School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include University Heights Elementary School (0.7 mi), Morgan Elementary School (1.4 mi), Sayen Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.