Central Elementary School vs Frank J Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
East Hanover · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
439 students
Frank J Smith Elementary
East Hanover · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
239 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School East Hanover, New Jersey | Frank J Smith Elementary East Hanover, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,479 | #24 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1569 of 50,301 | #85 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 439 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | East Hanover | East Hanover |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank J Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 87.2).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.8% vs 4.2%).
- •Frank J Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 11.0).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 239.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School better than Frank J Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frank J Smith Elementary ranks higher (95.2 vs 87.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary School and Frank J Smith Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between East Hanover and East Hanover in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 439. Frank J Smith Elementary: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Frank J Smith Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Central Elementary School is 272nd of 1,479 and Frank J Smith Elementary is 24th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).