Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 vs Number 4
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
Elizabeth · Public other · Grades PK–PK
306 students
Number 4
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 Elizabeth, New Jersey | Number 4 Linden, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1259 of 1,479 |
| National rank | – | #35291 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 306 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Elizabeth | Linden |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 77.9%).
- •Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.0).
- •Number 4 is the larger school with 447 students compared with 306.
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 Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 better than Number 4?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 and Number 4?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Linden in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50: 306. Number 4: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 and Number 4 rank in New Jersey?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is unranked and Number 4 is 1259th of 1,479 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).