- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, NJ
Joseph F. Cappello School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph F. Cappello School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 348020005952
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph F. Cappello School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph F. Cappello School has class sizes smaller than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph F. Cappello School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 348020005952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Joseph F. Cappello School grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 348020005952 · Hamilton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 6.1:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercer High School (200 students)
Joseph F. Cappello School grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Joseph F. Cappello School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mercer High Sc
Mercer High School
200 students
- Mercer Element
Mercer Elementary School
141 students
- This school
Joseph F. Cappello School
97 students
- Regional Day S 1
Regional Day School
1 students
What this shows Joseph F. Cappello School reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph F. Cappello School compares
Joseph F. Cappello School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.1:1 | ▼ 48% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 4% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 2% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 49 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
African American 38.1%
Asian 8.2%
White 7.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Joseph F. Cappello School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
How Joseph F. Cappello School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mercer Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Regional Day School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph F. Cappello School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~97 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph F. Cappello School
How many students attend Joseph F. Cappello School?
Joseph F. Cappello School has 97 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 94 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph F. Cappello School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph F. Cappello School is 6.1:1, which is 48% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 61% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph F. Cappello School?
28.4% of students at Joseph F. Cappello School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph F. Cappello School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph F. Cappello School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph F. Cappello School?
Joseph F. Cappello School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joseph F. Cappello School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph F. Cappello School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County Special Services School District?
Besides Joseph F. Cappello School, Mercer County Special Services School District also operates Mercer High School (200 students), Mercer Elementary School (141 students), and Regional Day School (1 students). See the Mercer County Special Services School District district page for the complete list.