- Enrollment
- 3,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clifton, NJ
School #17
Federal NCES profile for School #17, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340330006132
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #17 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Clifton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
School #17 has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #17 ranks #6 of 7 schools in Clifton, NJ.
School address
District: Clifton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340330006132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
School #17 shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 340330006132 · Clifton, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 10.2:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Clifton High School (3,150 students)
School #17 shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
School #17 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
- This school 501
School #17
501 students
- School #13 443
School #13
443 students
What this shows School #17 reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How School #17 compares
School #17 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 147% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 147% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%
White 11.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, School #17 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 #17 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School #12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School #13 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #17'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
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about School #17
How many students attend School #17?
School #17 has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clifton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #17?
The student-teacher ratio at School #17 is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 School #17?
73.2% of students at School #17 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #17?
The largest demographic group at School #17 is Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment, in Clifton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #17?
School #17 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 School #17 rank among schools in Clifton?
By Resource Investment Index, School #17 ranks #6 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 #17, 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.