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#1865 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Based on limited data
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center
Elementary School · Palisades Park School District · Palisades Park, NJ
A Palisades Park School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
270 FIRST STREET, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated713/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palisades Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,295
Median home value
$704,400
Median rent
$1,976/mo
College educated
53.7%
Homeownership
37.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| New Christian Academy, IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Anna C. Scott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| School No. 4Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palisades Park School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is listed in Palisades Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is a public elementary school in Palisades Park, NJ, part of Palisades Park School District, serving approximately 261 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,865 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center
What grades does Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center serve?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center rank in NJ?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center ranks #1,865 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center a charter school?
No, Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center a Title I school?
No, Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center?
58.6% of students at Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (201) 947-2761
- Area population (ZIP 07650)
- 20,192
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07650; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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