Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center (2025 Ranking)

270 First Street
Palisades Park, NJ 07650

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Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 261 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center's student population of 261 students has declined by 28% over five school years.

The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center
Pre-K	117
Kind	144

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Total Students

261 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center
2023	242
2022	180
2021	154
2018	344
2017	344
2016	367
2015	364
2014	348
2013	312
2012	326
2011	313
2010	273
2009	241
2008	247
2007	226

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center
2023	36
2022	8
2016	26
2015	29
2014	29
2012	18
2011	21
2010	19
2009	26
2008	14
2007	15

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

First Day of School

Sat. Aug 30, 2025

Last Day of School

Sat. Jun 20, 2026

School Rankings

The of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is 0.51, 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.

This School

State Level (NJ)

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center	New Jersey	Palisades Park School District
2023	7:1	11:1	12:1
2022	23:1	11:1	78:1
2016	14:1	12:1	12:1
2015	13:1	12:1	11:1
2014	12:1	12:1	10:1
2012	18:1	13:1	11:1
2011	15:1	15:1	11:1
2010	14:1	14:1	12:1
2009	9:1	12:1	11:1
2008	18:1	15:1	14:1
2007	15:1	13:1	12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

24%

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center	New Jersey	Palisades Park School District
2023	27%	10%	26%
2022	32%	10%	29%
2021	31%	10%	32%
2018	46%	10%	44%
2017	46%	10%	44%
2016	51%	10%	46%
2015	56%	10%	48%
2014	55%	10%	50%
2013	57%	10%	47%
2012	56%	9%	46%
2011	46%	9%	45%
2010	51%	9%	47%
2009	53%	9%	48%
2008	56%	9%	47%
2007	59%	8%	46%

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Hispanic

66%

34%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center	New Jersey	Palisades Park School District
2023	62%	33%	63%
2022	59%	32%	59%
2021	59%	31%	56%
2018	43%	27%	43%
2017	43%	27%	43%
2016	36%	26%	39%
2015	33%	25%	35%
2014	29%	24%	31%
2013	30%	23%	33%
2012	29%	23%	33%
2011	29%	22%	32%
2010	28%	21%	31%
2009	23%	20%	30%
2008	20%	19%	29%
2007	19%	19%	30%

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Black

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center	New Jersey	Palisades Park School District
2023	2%	15%	2%
2022	2%	15%	2%
2021	3%	15%	2%
2018	1%	16%	1%
2017	1%	16%	1%
2016	1%	16%	1%
2015	1%	16%	2%
2014	1%	16%	2%
2012	1%	16%	3%
2011	2%	16%	3%
2010	3%	17%	3%
2009	3%	17%	3%
2008	2%	17%	3%

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White

38%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center	New Jersey	Palisades Park School District
2023	8%	39%	8%
2022	5%	40%	9%
2021	6%	41%	9%
2018	9%	45%	12%
2017	9%	45%	12%
2016	10%	46%	13%
2015	9%	48%	14%
2014	14%	49%	16%
2013	11%	50%	16%
2012	12%	51%	17%
2011	19%	52%	19%
2010	18%	53%	19%
2009	19%	54%	19%
2008	22%	55%	21%
2007	21%	56%	21%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center	New Jersey	Palisades Park School District
2023	1%	3%	1%
2022	1%	3%	1%
2021	1%	3%	1%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2016	2%	2%	1%
2015	1%	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%	1%
2012	2%	1%	1%
2011	4%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.51

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center	New Jersey	Palisades Park School District
2023	0.54	0.71	0.53
2022	0.55	0.71	0.56
2021	0.56	0.71	0.58
2018	0.60	0.70	0.62
2017	0.60	0.70	0.62
2016	0.61	0.69	0.63
2015	0.57	0.68	0.63
2014	0.61	0.68	0.64
2013	0.59	0.67	0.65
2012	0.59	0.66	0.66
2011	0.67	0.65	0.67
2010	0.63	0.65	0.66
2009	0.64	0.64	0.66
2008	0.61	0.63	0.65
2007	0.59	0.62	0.66

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

54%

32%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center	New Jersey	Palisades Park School District
2023	42%	31%	42%
2022	12%	30%	24%
2021	19%	32%	41%
2018	35%	33%	38%
2017	35%	33%	38%
2016	31%	33%	37%
2015	25%	31%	30%
2014	21%	32%	27%
2013	25%	31%	31%
2012	20%	29%	25%
2011	20%	27%	25%
2010	26%	26%	24%
2009	17%	24%	21%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center	New Jersey	Palisades Park School District
2023	9%	5%	10%
2022	1%	4%	3%
2021	4%	4%	8%
2018	6%	5%	7%
2017	6%	5%	7%
2016	5%	5%	8%
2015	7%	5%	10%
2014	7%	5%	9%
2013	7%	6%	9%
2012	11%	6%	11%
2011	13%	5%	10%
2010	9%	6%	11%
2009	12%	6%	10%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Palisades Park School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center?

261 students attend Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center?

Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center offer ?

Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center part of?

Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is part of Palisades Park School District.

In what neighborhood is Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center located?

Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Palisades Park, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Koreatown.

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