- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Teaneck, NJ
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341608003493
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Jersey.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Teaneck · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 57.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Teaneck, NJ.
School address
District: Teaneck School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341608003493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 341608003493 · Teaneck, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 57.5:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Teaneck High School (1,244 students)
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Teaneck High S
Teaneck High School
1,244 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
510 students
- Benjamin Frank 463
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
463 students
- John Greenleaf 361
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
361 students
- Nathaniel Hawt 334
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
334 students
- This school 115
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School
115 students
What this shows Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School compares
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School 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 | 57.5:1 | ▲ 387% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 17% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
57.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
57.5:1
students per teacher
- 387% above state mean
Top 99% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,902
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
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 41.7%
African American 26.1%
White 19.1%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Teaneck School District reports $30,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaneck High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School
How many students attend Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School has 115 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Teaneck, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is 57.5:1, which is 387% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 266% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
34.6% of students at Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Teaneck, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Teaneck?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Teaneck, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Teaneck on the city page.
What other schools are in Teaneck School District?
Besides Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School, Teaneck School District also operates Teaneck High School (1,244 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (510 students), and Benjamin Franklin Middle School (463 students). See the Teaneck School District district page for the complete list.