How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Clifton Public School District | Hamilton Township Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Clifton, New Jersey | Hamilton, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 10,826 | 12,096 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 23 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 12.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Clifton Public School District | Hamilton Township Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,394 | $22,204 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.7% | 6.6% |
| State Revenue | 39.2% | 47.5% |
| Local Revenue | 51.1% | 45.9% |
Clifton Public School District
Federal State Local
Hamilton Township Public School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Clifton Public School District | Hamilton Township Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.9% | 33.0% |
| African American | 3.8% | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.0% | 43.0% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.1% | 46.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Clifton Public School District | Hamilton Township Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 30 | 67 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 409.8:1 | 275.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.2% | 18.4% |
School Types
Clifton Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Hamilton Township Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.