- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainfield, NJ
Clinton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341314005614
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: Plainfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341314005614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Clinton Elementary School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 341314005614 · Plainfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 11:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (2,077 students)
Clinton Elementary School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Clinton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
2,077 students
- Hubbard Middle 737
Hubbard Middle School
737 students
- Maxson Middle 721
Maxson Middle School
721 students
- Cedarbrook Ele 671
Cedarbrook Elementary School
671 students
- Washington Com 557
Washington Community School
557 students
- This school 386
Clinton Elementary School
386 students
What this shows Clinton Elementary School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Elementary School compares
Clinton Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 113% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,278
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.1%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Clinton Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Plainfield Public School District reports $21,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maxson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedarbrook Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Plainfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Elementary School
How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Clinton Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Clinton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment, in Plainfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Clinton Elementary School rank among schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Plainfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainfield Public School District?
Besides Clinton Elementary School, Plainfield Public School District also operates Plainfield High School (2,077 students), Hubbard Middle School (737 students), and Maxson Middle School (721 students). See the Plainfield Public School District district page for the complete list.