Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center's student population of 261 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
66%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
8%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center?
261 students attend Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center located?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Palisades Park, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Koreatown.
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