Capuano Early Childhood Center

School Overview
The Arthur D. Capuano Early Childhood Center, located in Somerville, Massachusetts, serves as a specialized educational hub dedicated exclusively to the district's youngest learners. As part of the Somerville Public Schools system, the center focuses on providing high-quality preschool and pre-kindergarten programming designed to build a strong academic and social-emotional foundation. The school emphasizes early intervention and inclusive learning environments, ensuring that children of all ability levels are supported as they transition into their first formal school experiences.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the Capuano Early Childhood Center is known for its commitment to community engagement and family partnership. The school operates with a philosophy that emphasizes play-based learning, exploration, and the development of early literacy and numeracy skills in a nurturing, age-appropriate setting. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the broader Somerville community, the center aims to foster a welcoming environment that prepares its students for success as they move forward into the elementary school grades.
213
Total Students
21.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capuano Early Childhood Center
Demographic Student Count
White82
Hispanic69
Black16
Asian19
Two or More25
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    82 (38.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    69 (32.5 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (11.8 %)
  • Asian
    19 (9.0 %)
  • Black
    16 (7.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Somerville
Phone: (617)629-5480
Website: http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/capuano
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 161
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Capuano Early Childhood Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten161
Kindergarten43
Grade 19
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Capuano Early Childhood Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9142.7%
Male12156.8%
Not Specified10.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)