Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 serves 308 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50's student population of 308 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is 0.27, 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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
85%
34%
Black
9%
14%
White
6%
38%
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
59%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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How many students attend Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
308 students attend Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
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 13:1, 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 Public Schools.
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