HELEN I. SMITH SCHOOL
HELEN I. SMITH SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Saddle Brook School District school district, located in SADDLE BROOK, NJ with about 309 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, HELEN I. SMITH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The HELEN I. SMITH SCHOOL, located at 30 Cambridge Avenue in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Saddle Brook School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that every child is provided with the tools necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.
Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, balancing core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies with enrichment activities. The faculty at Helen I. Smith is dedicated to utilizing modern instructional practices and differentiated learning techniques to meet the diverse needs of their student body. Through a variety of extracurricular programs, community events, and a focus on cultivating a positive school climate, the HELEN I. SMITH SCHOOL strives to prepare its students to become responsible, life-long learners and active citizens within their community.
For more information, contact HELEN I. SMITH SCHOOL at (201) 843-1142 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SADDLE BROOK, NJ 07663
(201) 843-1142
HELEN I. SMITH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SADDLE BROOK, NJ with about 309 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Saddle Brook School District
- Total Students:
- 309
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 309 students
- White
- 59.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.1%
- Asian
- 7.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.