Enrollment
282
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School #15 compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at School #15
School #15 is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clifton, New Jersey, enrolling 282 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 64.2% of students qualify for free meals, 117% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 282 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 140 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Clifton's public schools, it stands alongside Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton (327 students): School #15 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 12.1:1).
Clifton Public School District also operates Clifton High School (3,150 students) and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,255 students) alongside School #15.
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 School #15 compares
School #15 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,669
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clifton Public School District, which includes School #15.
$22,669
Per student
-9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 39.2%
Federal 9.7%
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.
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
- 3,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~282 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is School #15 a good school?
School #15 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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