Very Good
#462 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 19% in state
Based on limited data
Frank J Smith Elementary
Elementary School · East Hanover Township School District · East Hanover, NJ
An East Hanover Township School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
27 GREEN DRIVE, East Hanover, NJ 07936
- 10.9:1 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
0.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Frank J Smith Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$144,792
Median home value
$668,500
Median rent
$2,745/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
94.4%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riker Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Hillside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Lester C NoeckerEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 441 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Hanover Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frank J Smith Elementary is listed in East Hanover Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frank J Smith Elementary
Frank J Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in East Hanover, NJ, part of East Hanover Township School District, serving approximately 328 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #462 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank J Smith Elementary
What grades does Frank J Smith Elementary serve?
Frank J Smith Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Frank J Smith Elementary?
Frank J Smith Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank J Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank J Smith Elementary is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frank J Smith Elementary rank in NJ?
Frank J Smith Elementary ranks #462 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Frank J Smith Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Frank J Smith Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Frank J Smith Elementary a charter school?
No, Frank J Smith Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frank J Smith Elementary a Title I school?
No, Frank J Smith Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank J Smith Elementary?
0.9% of students at Frank J Smith Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (973) 887-5650
- Area population (ZIP 07936)
- 11,106
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 07936; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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