Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School serves 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School's student population of 134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is 0.70, 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
27:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
43%
34%
Black
25%
15%
White
22%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
134 students attend Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School offer ?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School part of?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is part of Teaneck School District.
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