Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50

Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
304 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is 0.27, 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
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
85%
32%
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Black
7%
15%
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White
6%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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How many students attend Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
304 students attend Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 offer ?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 part of?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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