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#1743 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
School · Elizabeth Public Schools
1000 SOUTH ELMORA AVE, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 34 schools in Elizabeth. Learn more
Enrollment
308
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
308
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,743 of 2,466
In Elizabeth
#26 of 37
public schools
In district
#26 of 37
Elizabeth Public Schools
School environment
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
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About Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is a public school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Elizabeth Public Schools. Frances C.
Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 serves approximately 308 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,743 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 6.2
- NJ avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
70.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 Compares
See how Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1000 SOUTH ELMORA AVE, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 may also want to explore other schools in the area. Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 (rated 8.7/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, William F. Halloran School No.22 (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Elizabeth, see our Elizabeth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07202 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,071
Median Home Value
$358,000
Median Rent
$1,508/mo
Population
44,638
College Educated
12.6%
Homeownership
26.2%
Avg Commute
23.9 min
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Median Age
36.2
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
What grades does Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 serve?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 rank in NJ?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 ranks #1,743 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50's MySchoolScout rating?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 a charter school?
No, Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 a Title I school?
No, Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
70.1% of students at Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.3%
- Phone
- (908) 436-6380
Resources & Links
District
Elizabeth Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 28,334
- Schools in District
- 37
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,711
- District Rank
- #26 of 37
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