- Enrollment
- 3,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clifton, NJ
School #15
Federal NCES profile for School #15, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340330004790
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #15 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Clifton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
School #15 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #15 ranks #4 of 7 schools in Clifton, NJ.
School address
District: Clifton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340330004790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
School #15 shrank from 279 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 340330004790 · Clifton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 11.8:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Clifton High School (3,150 students)
School #15 shrank from 279 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
School #15 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clifton High S
Clifton High School
3,150 students
- Woodrow Wilson 1,255
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1,255 students
- Christopher Co 1,092
Christopher Columbus Middle School
1,092 students
- School #12 560
School #12
560 students
- School #17 501
School #17
501 students
- This school 282
School #15
282 students
What this shows School #15 reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How School #15 compares
School #15 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 117% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$22,394
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.0%
White 18.1%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, School #15 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clifton Public School District reports $22,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School #15 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christopher Columbus Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #17 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #15's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Clifton
1 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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about School #15
How many students attend School #15?
School #15 has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clifton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #15?
The student-teacher ratio at School #15 is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School #15?
64.2% of students at School #15 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #15?
The largest demographic group at School #15 is Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment, in Clifton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #15?
School #15 has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 School #15 rank among schools in Clifton?
By Resource Investment Index, School #15 ranks #4 of 7 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 schools in Clifton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clifton Public School District?
Besides School #15, Clifton Public School District also operates Clifton High School (3,150 students), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,255 students), and Christopher Columbus Middle School (1,092 students). See the Clifton Public School District district page for the complete list.