Frank J Smith Elementary School

27 Green Drive
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Frank J Smith Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Frank J Smith Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
292 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Frank J Smith Elementary School is 0.41, 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
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Frank J Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
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White
76%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Frank J Smith Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Frank J Smith Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Frank J Smith Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frank J Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frank J Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Frank J Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Frank J Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockaway Meadow Elementary School, Northvail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Frank J Smith Elementary School?
292 students attend Frank J Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Frank J Smith Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank J Smith Elementary School?
Frank J Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frank J Smith Elementary School offer ?
Frank J Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Frank J Smith Elementary School part of?
Frank J Smith Elementary School is part of East Hanover Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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