At a glance
Reported students
306
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey other enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
729
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50: 306 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Elizabeth. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Elizabeth Public Schools. NCES reports 306 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 138 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, above the New Jersey median of 10.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (88.6%) and Black (5.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.6%
- Hispanic88.6%
- Black5.6%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elizabeth Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51
Other · Grades PK–PK
310 reported students
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52
Other · Grades PK–PK
301 reported students
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Elementary · Grades KG–08
392 reported students
iPrep Academy School No 8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
397 reported students
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
High · Grades 09–12
415 reported students
John Marshal School No. 20
Elementary · Grades KG–08
452 reported students
Public schools near Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 Other · Elizabeth Public Schools | PK–PK | 310 | 1.6 mi |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 Other · Elizabeth Public Schools | PK–PK | 301 | 2.5 mi |
| John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School Other · Charter · John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School | KG–12 | 884 | 4.1 mi |
| NJ Regional Day School - Newark Other · Newark Public School District | KG–12 | 123 | 4.1 mi |
| TEAM Academy Charter School Other · Charter · TEAM Academy Charter School | KG–12 | 6,406 | 4.2 mi |
| Augusta Preschool Academy Other · Irvington Public School District | PK–PK | 330 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
What grades does Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 serve?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Elizabeth Public Schools.
How many students attend Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 reported 306 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 137 New Jersey combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 306 students and 22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elizabeth Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 in?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools, based in Elizabeth, NJ, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 (1.6 mi), Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 (2.5 mi), John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.