Frank J Smith Elementary School

27 Green Drive
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Frank J Smith Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Frank J Smith Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
298 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Frank J Smith Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
77%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Frank J Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Frank J Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northvail Elementary School, Rockaway Meadow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Frank J Smith Elementary School?
298 students attend Frank J Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Frank J Smith Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank J Smith Elementary School?
Frank J Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frank J Smith Elementary School offer ?
Frank J Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Frank J Smith Elementary School part of?
Frank J Smith Elementary School is part of East Hanover Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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