Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 serves 304 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- 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 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is 0.32, 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
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
82%
33%
Black
9%
15%
White
7%
39%
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
50%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
82% of Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% 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 14:1, 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 School District.
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