Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center serves 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- 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 242 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is 0.54, 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
27%
10%
Hispanic
62%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
8%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center?
242 students attend Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, 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
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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