Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School serves 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School's student population of 115 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
11%
Hispanic
42%
35%
Black
26%
14%
White
19%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
115 students attend Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School offer ?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School part of?
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School is part of Teaneck School District.
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