Enrollment
310
Elementary
DISTRICT 341 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BURLINGTON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 340243000974
Samuel Smith Elementary School
250 FARNER AVENUE, BURLINGTON, NJ 08016 · (609) 387-5854 · Burlington County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL310 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.6:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
204 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 174 | 56% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 47 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 52 | 17% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Burlington City Public School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
QUIET COMMUNITY
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Samuel Smith Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Smith Elementary School this school | 310 | 65.8% | N/A |
| Winslow Township Elementary School One BLUE ANCHOR | 380 | 67.6% | 24.8% |
| Winslow Township Elementary School Two Sicklerville | 338 | 60.4% | 44.4% |
| Evergreen Avenue Elementary School Woodbury | 310 | 69.4% | 23.7% |
| Beverly City School District BEVERLY | 342 | 71.6% | 33.3% |
| Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School MOUNT HOLLY | 327 | 57.5% | 33.4% |
Matched among New Jersey elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Samuel Smith Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Burlington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 310 | #1,064 of 1,562 | #53 of 76 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 8.8:1 | #108 of 1,390 | #3 of 70 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 72.4% | #76 of 1,392 | #12 of 70 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.8% | #400 of 1,481 | #8 of 73 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.5% | #337 of 545 | #26 of 32 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
310
+29 (+10%) vs 2020
+74% since 1990-91, when it was 178
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
was 9.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 310 | 35.2 | 8.8:1 | 66% (204) |
| 2023-24 | 322 | 34.3 | 9.4:1 | 57% (183) |
| 2022-23 | 302 | 31.2 | 9.7:1 | 49% (149) |
| 2020-21 | 281 | 31 | 9.1:1 | 47% (133) |
| 2017-18 | 291 | 30.8 | 9.4:1 | 53% (153) |
| 2015-16 | 319 | 33 | 9.7:1 | 51% (162) |
| 2010-11 | 332 | 26 | 12.8:1 | 39% (128) |
| 2000-01 | 184 | 13 | 14.2:1 | 30% (56) |
| 1990-91 | 178 | 10 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Samuel Smith Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (291 to 310); teachers up 14% (30.8 to 35.2).
About Samuel Smith Elementary School
Samuel Smith Elementary School is a small elementary school serving families in BURLINGTON, New Jersey. Grades offered run from pre-K through 2, with 310 students enrolled. The average among elementary schools in New Jersey is roughly 405 students; this school is 23% smaller than that.
Burlington City Public School District enrolls 1,779 students, and its 4 schools include Samuel Smith Elementary School.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Samuel Smith Elementary School is Black (40%). Enrollment also includes 25% Hispanic, 22% White, 9% multiracial, and 4% Asian. The school's Black share is 23 points above the 16% share among Burlington County residents. By the diversity index, Samuel Smith Elementary School comes in at 72%.
The school reports 35.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 8.8 students per teacher. The 11.4:1 average for elementary schools in New Jersey is higher than this school's figure. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 66%. Among public schools in Burlington County, the average eligibility rate is 32%.
Burlington County census figures show that median household income is about $108,111, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 43% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. A total of 139 public schools operate in Burlington County, serving about 69,020 students.
The closest public school, Wilbur Watts Intermediate School, is about 0.4 miles from Samuel Smith Elementary School. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Samuel Smith Elementary School has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
Samuel Smith Elementary School saw enrollment rise 10% between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Burlington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
467,805
Census ACS
Median income
$108,111
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
139
69,020 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Burlington City Public School District
- Burlington City High SchoolHigh · 757 students
- Wilbur Watts Intermediate SchoolElementary · 483 students
- Captain James Lawrence Elementary SchoolElementary · 229 students
Other schools in BURLINGTON
- Burlington Township High SchoolHigh · 1,118 students
- Fountain Woods Elementary SchoolElementary · 951 students
- Burlington Township Middle School at SpringsideMiddle · 822 students
- Burlington City High SchoolHigh · 757 students
- B. Bernice Young Elementary SchoolElementary · 681 students
- Wilbur Watts Intermediate SchoolElementary · 483 students
Nearby schools
- Wilbur Watts Intermediate School0.4 mi · 483
- Burlington City High School0.5 mi · 757
- Captain James Lawrence Elementary School0.9 mi · 229
- Fountain Woods Elementary School1.2 mi · 951
- Burlington Township Middle School at Springside1.3 mi · 822
- Burlington Township High School1.4 mi · 1,118
Frequently asked questions
About Samuel Smith Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Samuel Smith Elementary School?
Samuel Smith Elementary School enrolls approximately 310 students in grades PK-02.
Is Samuel Smith Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Samuel Smith Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Smith Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Samuel Smith Elementary School is approximately 8.8:1 (35 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Samuel Smith Elementary School?
Student demographics at Samuel Smith Elementary School are roughly 22% White, 25% Hispanic, 40% Black, 4% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Samuel Smith Elementary School in?
Samuel Smith Elementary School is part of Burlington City Public School District.
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