Samuel Smith Elementary School

250 Farner Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Samuel Smith Elementary School serves 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Samuel Smith Elementary School's student population of 322 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 24, 2026
School Motto
We inspire, nurture, support, prepare, and challenge all to achieve personal and academic excellence.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Samuel Smith Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
22%
34%
Black
42%
15%
White
24%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Samuel Smith Elementary School?
322 students attend Samuel Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Samuel Smith Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel Smith Elementary School?
Samuel Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samuel Smith Elementary School offer ?
Samuel Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel Smith Elementary School part of?
Samuel Smith Elementary School is part of Burlington City Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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