Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center vs School No. 4
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center
Palisades Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
277 students
School No. 4
Fort Lee · Public elementary · Grades K–4
377 students
| Measure | Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center Palisades Park, New Jersey | School No. 4 Fort Lee, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #794 of 1,479 | #335 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14378 of 50,301 | #2284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 277 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Palisades Park | Fort Lee |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School No. 4 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 65.6).
- •School No. 4 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 61.7%).
- •Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 12.2).
- •School No. 4 is the larger school with 377 students compared with 277.
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 Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center better than School No. 4?
On the Success Index (US), School No. 4 ranks higher (85.4 vs 65.6 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 Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center and School No. 4?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Palisades Park and Fort Lee in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center: 277. School No. 4: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center and School No. 4 rank in New Jersey?
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center is 794th of 1,479 and School No. 4 is 335th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).