Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50's student population of 306 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
89%
35%
Black
5%
14%
White
5%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Elizabeth School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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How many students attend Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
306 students attend Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 offer ?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 part of?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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