Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center serves 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center's student population of 180 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is 0.55, 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
23:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
59%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center?
180 students attend Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center offer ?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center part of?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is part of Palisades Park School District.
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