Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 vs Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 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
Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
842 students
| Measure | Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 Elizabeth, New Jersey | Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #346 of 357 |
| National rank | – | #15738 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 306 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 2% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| 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 86.9%).
- •Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.3).
- •Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy is the larger school with 842 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 Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy?
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 Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50: 306. Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 and Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy rank in New Jersey?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is unranked and Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy is 346th of 357 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).