Samuel Smith Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Samuel Smith Elementary School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Samuel Smith Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
22%
32%
Black
48%
15%
White
23%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Samuel Smith Elementary School?
298 students attend Samuel Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Samuel Smith Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel Smith Elementary School?
Samuel Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samuel Smith Elementary School offer ?
Samuel Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Samuel Smith Elementary School part of?
Samuel Smith Elementary School is part of Burlington City Public School District.
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