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 · Hamilton, NJ
A Mercer County Special Services School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
1072 Old Trenton Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690
- 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 23 schools in Hamilton.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph F. Cappello School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,665
Median home value
$362,700
Median rent
$1,561/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08690; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Quakerbridge Early LearningPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Morgan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mercer County Special Services School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $107,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Joseph F. Cappello School is listed in Mercer County Special Services School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #710 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Phone
- (609) 588-8485
- Area population (ZIP 08690)
- 18,996
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08690; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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