D−
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center
PublicElementaryGrades PK–K
270 First Street, Palisades Park, NJ 07650 · (201) 947-2761 · Part of Palisades Park Borough School District
Students
277
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
62%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–K
What stands out about Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 28 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 50 pts below the state
- Small classes: 7:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 79.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 47.3%
Location
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270 First Street, Palisades Park
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K119
Kindergarten158
Enrollment over time
154’20
180’21
242’22
261’23
277’24
Up 79.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 70%Asian 20%White 8%Black <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.