- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maplewood, NJ
Clinton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341533002428
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Maplewood · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 11.1%
- 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 #1 of 6 public schools in Maplewood, NJ.
School address
District: South Orange-Maplewood School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341533002428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Clinton Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 341533002428 · Maplewood, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 10.8:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (1,985 students)
Clinton Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 56.8 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
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,985 students
- Maplewood Midd 762
Maplewood Middle School
762 students
- South Orange M 752
South Orange Middle School
752 students
- South Mountain 613
South Mountain Elementary School
613 students
- This school 542
Clinton Elementary School
542 students
- Tuscan Element 531
Tuscan Elementary School
531 students
What this shows Clinton Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Elementary School compares
Clinton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 63% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,186
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
African American 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Clinton Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Orange-Maplewood School District reports $24,186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Orange Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Elementary School
How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maplewood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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?
11.1% 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 White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Maplewood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clinton Elementary School rank among public schools in Maplewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Maplewood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Maplewood on the city page.
What other schools are in South Orange-Maplewood School District?
Besides Clinton Elementary School, South Orange-Maplewood School District also operates Columbia High School (1,985 students), Maplewood Middle School (762 students), and South Orange Middle School (752 students). See the South Orange-Maplewood School District district page for the complete list.