- Enrollment
- 3,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
School #3 shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 340330004772 · Clifton, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 15.1:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Clifton High School (3,150 students)
School #3 shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
School #3 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 257
School #3
257 students
What this shows School #3 reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How School #3 compares
School #3 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,394
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
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.
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
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 #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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~257 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.