Enrollment
185
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clifton, NJ
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
Federal NCES profile for Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340005200351Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Clifton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Clifton, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340005200351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is a small charter middle school in Clifton, New Jersey, enrolling 185 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.2:1 is larger than about 87% of New Jersey schools and 20% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 22.1% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 185 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #126, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (31%) (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton spends $15,830 per pupil, 37% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is a single-school charter district, so Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 185 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of New Jersey's single-school districts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton compares
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 25% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,830
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 31.4%
Asian 14.1%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton, which includes Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton.
$15,830
Per student
-37%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.3%
State 18.2%
Federal 4.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
How many students attend Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton?
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton has 185 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clifton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton?
22.1% of students at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton?
The largest demographic group at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Clifton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton?
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton rank among middle schools in Clifton?
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Clifton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Clifton on the city page.
Is Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton a good school?
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton?
None; Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is a single-school charter district, and Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is its only campus.
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