Capuano Early Childhood Center serves 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- 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 230 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Capuano Early Childhood Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. 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
12%
7%
Hispanic
38%
25%
Black
9%
10%
White
33%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Capuano Early Childhood Center?
230 students attend Capuano Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Capuano Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
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-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
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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