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Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School
Elementary School · Teaneck School District · Teaneck, NJ
A Teaneck School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
ONE MERRISON STREET, Teaneck, NJ 07666
- 33.5:1 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
35.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,311
Median home value
$496,400
Median rent
$1,850/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07666; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Academy of Greatness and ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Teaneck Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| James Russell Lowell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 305 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Teaneck School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $32,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is listed in Teaneck School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Teaneck, NJ, part of Teaneck School District, serving approximately 134 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,361 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School
What grades does Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School serve?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is 33.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School rank in NJ?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School ranks #2,361 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School a charter school?
No, Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
35.1% of students at Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School 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
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (201) 862-2508
- Area population (ZIP 07666)
- 41,499
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 07666; 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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