At a glance
Reported students
115
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey other enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347.5
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School: 115 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
7.2:1 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
- 153
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9:1
What the reported data says about Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Teaneck. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Teaneck School District. NCES reports 115 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 138 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.2:1, below 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 (41.7%) and Black (26.1%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 7.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.95 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
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.1%
- Hispanic41.7%
- Black26.1%
- Asian7.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial3.5%
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 Teaneck School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
William Cullen Bryant School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
283 reported students
James Russell Lowell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
320 reported students
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
334 reported students
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
361 reported students
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
463 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
510 reported students
Public schools near Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington School Other · Saddle Brook School District | PK–PK | 58 | 4.3 mi |
| School in the Square Public Charter School Other · Charter · School in the Square Public Charter School | PK–10 | 728 | 4.6 mi |
| Garfield Public Preschool Annex Other · Garfield Public School District | PK–PK | 105 | 4.7 mi |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School Other · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–12 | 908 | 4.8 mi |
| Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School Other · Charter · Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School | KG–12 | 955 | 4.8 mi |
| Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School Other · Charter · Bergen Arts and Science Charter School | KG–12 | 1,276 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School
What grades does Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School serve?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Teaneck School District.
How many students attend Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School reported 115 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 137 New Jersey combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 153 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 7.2:1, based on 115 students and 15.95 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 Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Teaneck School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.5% 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 Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School in?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is part of Teaneck School District, based in Teaneck, NJ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington School (4.3 mi), School in the Square Public Charter School (4.6 mi), Garfield Public Preschool Annex (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.