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Joseph F. Cappello School

1072 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
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Joseph F. Cappello School serves 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joseph F. Cappello School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

School Overview

Joseph F. Cappello School's student population of 97 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Special education school
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeJoseph F. Cappello School
Pre-K23
Kind12
117
222
323
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Total Students
97 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2025)

YearJoseph F. Cappello School
202597
202494
202388
2022100
202197
202098
201996
201888
201788
2016117
2015126
2014141
2013142
2012143
2011145
2010161
2009192
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2025)

YearJoseph F. Cappello School
202514
202417
202316
202215
202115
202018
201918
201819
201719
201622
201524
201425
201323
201224
201123
201029
200934
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Joseph F. Cappello School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2025)

YearJoseph F. Cappello SchoolNew JerseyMercer County Special Services School District
20257:111:1
20246:112:17:1
20236:112:17:1
20227:112:17:1
20216:112:16:1
20205:112:16:1
20195:112:16:1
20185:112:17:1
20175:112:17:1
20165:112:17:1
20155:112:17:1
20146:112:16:1
20136:112:16:1
20126:112:16:1
20116:114:16:1
20106:114:17:1
20096:112:16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)

YearJoseph F. Cappello SchoolNew JerseyMercer County Special Services School District
20248%11%5%
20235%10%5%
20226%10%4%
20218%10%5%
201912%11%5%
201819%10%5%
201719%10%5%
201619%10%5%
201516%10%5%
201417%10%7%
201310%10%8%
201214%9%7%
201113%9%6%
201017%9%7%
200913%9%7%
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Hispanic
44%
35%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)

YearJoseph F. Cappello SchoolNew JerseyMercer County Special Services School District
202433%34%26%
202333%33%27%
202247%32%27%
202145%31%25%
201927%29%21%
201817%27%19%
201717%27%19%
201619%26%19%
201524%25%18%
201425%24%19%
201326%23%18%
201228%23%19%
201128%22%18%
201029%21%19%
200923%20%18%
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Black
38%
14%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)

YearJoseph F. Cappello SchoolNew JerseyMercer County Special Services School District
202450%14%45%
202351%15%46%
202239%15%45%
202139%15%46%
201944%15%47%
201845%16%49%
201745%16%49%
201641%16%48%
201537%16%47%
201435%16%43%
201339%16%43%
201236%16%40%
201131%16%42%
201019%17%39%
200926%17%38%
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White
7%
37%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)

YearJoseph F. Cappello SchoolNew JerseyMercer County Special Services School District
20245%38%22%
20238%39%21%
20224%40%22%
20214%41%22%
201914%43%25%
201815%45%26%
201715%45%26%
201619%46%28%
201522%48%29%
201422%49%30%
201323%50%30%
201222%51%33%
201128%52%34%
201030%53%32%
200933%54%34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)

YearJoseph F. Cappello SchoolNew JerseyMercer County Special Services School District
20244%3%2%
20233%3%1%
20224%3%2%
20214%3%2%
20193%2%2%
20183%2%1%
20173%2%1%
20162%2%
20151%1%1%
20131%1%1%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.66
0.72

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2025)

YearJoseph F. Cappello SchoolNew JerseyMercer County Special Services School District
20250.660.72
20240.640.710.68
20230.630.710.68
20220.630.710.68
20210.640.710.68
20190.710.700.68
20180.720.700.66
20170.720.700.66
20160.730.690.67
20150.740.680.67
20140.760.680.70
20130.720.670.69
20120.730.660.69
20110.740.650.68
20100.770.650.71
20090.760.640.71
20080.730.630.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2025)

YearJoseph F. Cappello SchoolNew JerseyMercer County Special Services School District
202523%38%
202426%32%41%
202328%31%43%
202234%30%42%
202146%32%45%
202043%33%43%
201941%33%43%
201829%33%37%
201729%33%37%
201638%33%37%
201532%31%40%
20148%32%14%
201236%29%31%
201141%27%38%
201032%26%38%
200938%24%40%
200831%22%40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2025)

YearJoseph F. Cappello SchoolNew JerseyMercer County Special Services School District
20251%5%
20242%6%5%
20232%5%7%
20222%4%6%
20212%4%6%
20203%5%7%
20194%5%7%
20187%5%7%
20177%5%7%
20166%5%7%
20156%5%7%
20142%5%1%
20126%6%6%
20117%5%7%
20106%6%8%
20094%6%8%
20086%6%7%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Mercer County Special Services School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Joseph F. Cappello School often compared to?
Joseph F. Cappello Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mercer Elementary School, Autistic Continuum, Academy Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Joseph F. Cappello School?
97 students attend Joseph F. Cappello School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Joseph F. Cappello School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph F. Cappello School?
Joseph F. Cappello School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph F. Cappello School offer ?
Joseph F. Cappello School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph F. Cappello School part of?
Joseph F. Cappello School is part of Mercer County Special Services School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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