Very Good
#710 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 29% in state
Based on limited data
Joseph F. Cappello School
Elementary School · Mercer County Special Services School District
1072 Old Trenton Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 23 schools in Hamilton. Learn more
Enrollment
94
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
94
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#710 of 2,466
In Hamilton
#6 of 26
public schools
In district
#2 of 3
Mercer County Special Services School District
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Joseph F. Cappello School
Elementary School in Hamilton · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Joseph F. Cappello School
Joseph F. Cappello School is a public elementary school in Hamilton, NJ, part of Mercer County Special Services School District. Joseph F.
Cappello School serves approximately 94 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Joseph F. Cappello School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #710 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 94 students, Joseph F. Cappello School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.9:1 students to teachers, Joseph F. Cappello School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
27.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Joseph F. Cappello School Compares
See how Joseph F. Cappello School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1072 Old Trenton Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Joseph F. Cappello School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Morgan Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Sayen Elementary School (rated 6.5/10, 1.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Langtree Elementary School (rated 6.3/10, 2.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Hamilton, see our Hamilton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Day School Hamilton | 0.1 mi | — |
| Mercer High School Hamilton | 0.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Mercer Elementary School Hamilton | 0.1 mi | 7.5 |
| MCVS Assunpink Shared Time Center/Rubino Trenton | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy Trenton | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| University Heights Elementary School Hamilton | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| SAGE DAY PRINCETON Hamilton Township | 1.1 mi | — |
| QUAKERBRIDGE EARLY LEARNING Hamilton | 1.3 mi | — |
| Morgan Elementary School Hamilton | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Sayen Elementary School Hamilton | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| WINDSOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL West Windsor | 1.9 mi | — |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School Hamilton | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Alexander Elementary School Hamilton | 2.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Langtree Elementary School Hamilton | 2.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Mercerville Elementary School Hamilton | 2.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Pond Road Middle School Robbinsville | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Hamilton East - Steinert Hamilton | 2.5 mi | 4.4 |
| Robbinsville High School Robbinsville | 2.3 mi | 6.7 |
| THE GODDARD SCHOOL West Windsor | 2.3 mi | — |
| Richard C Crockett Middle School Hamilton | 3.3 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08690 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$122,665
Median Home Value
$362,700
Median Rent
$1,561/mo
Population
18,996
College Educated
45.4%
Homeownership
82.1%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Median Age
48.1
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|---|---|
| Beach Haven School Beach Haven, NJ | 7.4 |
| DAWN TREADER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Paterson, NJ | 7.4 |
| Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School Newton, NJ | 7.4 |
| WATERFRONT MONTESSORI Jersey City, NJ | 7.5 |
| SEARCH DAY PROGRAM INC. Ocean, NJ | 7.3 |
| ST ELIZABETH NURSERY & MONTESSORI SCHOOL Parsippany, NJ | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joseph F. Cappello School
What grades does Joseph F. Cappello School serve?
Joseph F. Cappello School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Joseph F. Cappello School?
Joseph F. Cappello School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph F. Cappello School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph F. Cappello School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph F. Cappello School rank in NJ?
Joseph F. Cappello School ranks #710 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Joseph F. Cappello School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph F. Cappello School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Joseph F. Cappello School a charter school?
No, Joseph F. Cappello School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph F. Cappello School a Title I school?
No, Joseph F. Cappello School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph F. Cappello School?
27.7% of students at Joseph F. Cappello School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 27.7%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Phone
- (609) 588-8485
Resources & Links
District
Mercer County Special Services School District- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $107,061
- District Rank
- #2 of 3
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