Enrollment
257
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clifton, NJ
School #3
Federal NCES profile for School #3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340330004772
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #3 earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Clifton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
School #3 has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #3 ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Clifton, NJ.
School address
District: Clifton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340330004772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School #3 compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at School #3
School #3 is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Clifton, New Jersey, enrolling 257 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 91% of New Jersey schools and 28% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (31%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Clifton Public School District also operates Clifton High School (3,150 students) and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,255 students) alongside School #3.
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 #3 compares
School #3 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 84% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 59.1%
White 31.1%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, School #3 is more 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 #3.
$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 #3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christopher Columbus Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #12 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #17 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #3'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 elementary 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 (~257 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about School #3
How many students attend School #3?
School #3 has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clifton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #3?
The student-teacher ratio at School #3 is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School #3?
54.5% of students at School #3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #3?
The largest demographic group at School #3 is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Clifton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #3?
School #3 has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School #3 rank among elementary schools in Clifton?
By Resource Investment Index, School #3 ranks #6 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Clifton on the city page.
Is School #3 a good school?
School #3 earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. 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 #3, 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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