At a glance
Reported students
560
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
355
School #12: 560 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 565
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about School #12
School #12 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Clifton. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Clifton Public School District. NCES reports 560 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (84.5%) and White (12%). English learners represent 19.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking School #12
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12%
- Hispanic84.5%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clifton Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
School #17
Elementary · Grades PK–05
501 reported students
School #13
Elementary · Grades KG–05
443 reported students
School #2
Elementary · Grades KG–05
401 reported students
School #5
Elementary · Grades KG–05
398 reported students
School #11
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
School #14
Elementary · Grades PK–05
355 reported students
Public schools near School #12
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| School #17 Elementary · Clifton Public School District | PK–05 | 501 | 0.2 mi |
| Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 Elementary · Passaic City School District | 01–08 | 590 | 0.4 mi |
| Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 Elementary · Passaic City School District | PK–KG | 289 | 0.6 mi |
| Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 Elementary · Passaic City School District | KG–06 | 369 | 0.7 mi |
| School #11 Elementary · Clifton Public School District | PK–05 | 376 | 0.7 mi |
| Washington Irving School #4 Elementary · Garfield Public School District | PK–05 | 441 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about School #12
What grades does School #12 serve?
School #12 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Clifton Public School District.
How many students attend School #12?
School #12 reported 560 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 565 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at School #12?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 560 students and 54.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is School #12 a public, charter, or magnet school?
School #12 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clifton Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of School #12 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is School #12 in?
School #12 is part of Clifton Public School District, based in Clifton, NJ, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near School #12?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include School #17 (0.2 mi), Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 (0.4 mi), Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.