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Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center

270 First Street
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center serves 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center's student population of 242 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
242 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is 0.54, 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
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
27%
10%
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Hispanic
62%
33%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
8%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center?
242 students attend Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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