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
27 GREEN DRIVE, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#462 of 2,466
In East Hanover
#3 of 4
public schools
In district
#2 of 3
East Hanover Township School District
School environment
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Frank J Smith Elementary
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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. Frank J Smith Elementary serves approximately 328 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Frank J Smith Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #462 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 6.6
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
0.9%
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 Frank J Smith Elementary Compares
See how Frank J Smith Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
27 GREEN DRIVE, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Frank J Smith Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hillside Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Livingston), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Burnet Hill Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Livingston), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Riker Hill Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Livingston), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in East Hanover, see our East Hanover schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07936 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$144,792
Median Home Value
$668,500
Median Rent
$2,745/mo
Population
11,106
College Educated
55.2%
Homeownership
94.4%
Avg Commute
24.8 min
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Median Age
46.9
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 0.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (973) 887-5650
Resources & Links
District
East Hanover Township School District- District Enrollment
- 1,003
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,700
- District Rank
- #2 of 3
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