- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Hanover, NJ
Frank J Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frank J Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340417004226
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank J Smith Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in East Hanover · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank J Smith Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank J Smith Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in East Hanover, NJ.
School address
District: East Hanover Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340417004226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Frank J Smith Elementary grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 340417004226 · East Hanover, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 8.5:1 · 2.1% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary School (439 students)
Frank J Smith Elementary grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Frank J Smith Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
439 students
- East Hanover M
East Hanover Middle School
325 students
- This school
Frank J Smith Elementary
239 students
What this shows Frank J Smith Elementary reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank J Smith Elementary compares
Frank J Smith Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 93% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,558
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Frank J Smith Elementary is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Hanover Township School District reports $27,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank J Smith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hanover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank J Smith Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~239 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frank J Smith Elementary
How many students attend Frank J Smith Elementary?
Frank J Smith Elementary has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Hanover, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank J Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank J Smith Elementary is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank J Smith Elementary?
2.1% of students at Frank J Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank J Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frank J Smith Elementary is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in East Hanover, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank J Smith Elementary?
Frank J Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frank J Smith Elementary rank among public schools in East Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank J Smith Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in East Hanover, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Hanover Township School District?
Besides Frank J Smith Elementary, East Hanover Township School District also operates Central Elementary School (439 students) and East Hanover Middle School (325 students). See the East Hanover Township School District district page for the complete list.