Capuano Early Childhood Center
250 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
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.
250
Total Students
22.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 78 |
| Hispanic | 89 |
| Black | 21 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Two or More | 26 |
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Hispanic89 (35.7%)
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White78 (31.3%)
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Asian35 (14.1%)
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Two or More26 (10.4%)
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Black21 (8.4%)
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 - K |
| Total Students: | 250 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
190
Kindergarten
60
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 190 |
| Kindergarten | 60 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 102 | 40.8% |
| Male | 147 | 58.8% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.4% |
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