- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakewood, NJ
Clifton Ave Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Clifton Ave Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340822004638
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifton Ave Grade School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifton Ave Grade School has class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton Ave Grade School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lakewood, NJ.
School address
District: Lakewood Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340822004638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+116 students YoY
Clifton Ave Grade School grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+32.5%).
Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+116 students YoY 340822004638 · Lakewood, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 7.4:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood High School (1,295 students)
Clifton Ave Grade School grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+32.5%). Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Clifton Ave Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,295 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
574 students
- Spruce Street
Spruce Street Elementary School
554 students
- Oak Street Ele 513
Oak Street Elem School
513 students
- Piner Elementa 364
Piner Elementary School
364 students
- This school 331
Clifton Ave Grade School
331 students
What this shows Clifton Ave Grade School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifton Ave Grade School compares
Clifton Ave Grade School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 188% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 188% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 5% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$48,105
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.4%
African American 6.3%
White 4.5%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Clifton Ave Grade School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakewood Township School District reports $48,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifton Ave Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spruce Street Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Street Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifton Ave Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakewood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifton Ave Grade School
How many students attend Clifton Ave Grade School?
Clifton Ave Grade School has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakewood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), up 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton Ave Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifton Ave Grade School is 7.4:1, which is 37% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clifton Ave Grade School?
85.2% of students at Clifton Ave Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifton Ave Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Clifton Ave Grade School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment, in Lakewood, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifton Ave Grade School?
Clifton Ave Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clifton Ave Grade School rank among elementary schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton Ave Grade School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lakewood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakewood Township School District?
Besides Clifton Ave Grade School, Lakewood Township School District also operates Lakewood High School (1,295 students), Lakewood Middle School (574 students), and Spruce Street Elementary School (554 students). See the Lakewood Township School District district page for the complete list.