- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabeth, NJ
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
Federal NCES profile for Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340459000467
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 17
- schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 ranks #6 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459000467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 340459000467 · Elizabeth, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 13.9:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E. Dwyer
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
1,348 students
- Admiral Willia
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
1,272 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
1,268 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,144 students
- William F. Hal
William F. Halloran School No.22
1,140 students
- This school 306
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
306 students
What this shows Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 compares
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 70% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$24,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
African American 5.6%
White 4.6%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
How many students attend Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
50.3% of students at Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
The largest demographic group at Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 rank among schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 ranks #6 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.