Capuano Early Childhood Center
213 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 82 |
| Hispanic | 69 |
| Black | 16 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More | 25 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
-
White82 (38.7 %)
-
Hispanic69 (32.5 %)
-
Two or More25 (11.8 %)
-
Asian19 (9.0 %)
-
Black16 (7.5 %)
-
Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 161 |
| Kindergarten | 43 |
| Grade 1 | 9 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 91 | 42.7% |
| Male | 121 | 56.8% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.5% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
729 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
422 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
544 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
184 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
255 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
506 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
320 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
254 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
523 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
391 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
340 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
440 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
342 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
332 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
211 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
407 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
362 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
481 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
809 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th