Frank J Smith Elementary School serves 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frank J Smith Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
#UMatter - Every Child Every Day
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frank J Smith Elementary School is 0.55, 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
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
11%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
63%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
239 students attend Frank J Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Frank J Smith Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frank J Smith Elementary School?
Frank J Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than 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 Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
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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