Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School serves 130 students in grades Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School's student population of 130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
n/a
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
32%
33%
Black
31%
15%
White
18%
39%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
130 students attend Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School offer ?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School part of?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is part of Teaneck School District.
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