CALIFON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Califon Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Califon Borough School District school district, located in CALIFON, NJ with about 87 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Califon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Califon Elementary School, located at 6 School Street in the small, historic borough of Califon, New Jersey, serves as the community's primary hub for public education. As a small, tight-knit K–8 institution, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a highly personalized approach to student development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere where staff, parents, and community members work closely together to prioritize the academic and social-emotional growth of every child.
Academically, Califon Elementary is dedicated to providing a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school, often focusing on integrated learning and meaningful extracurricular engagement. Because of its size, the school emphasizes a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement, often utilizing its scenic, rural setting to enhance educational experiences. By maintaining a focus on traditional values paired with modern instructional techniques, the school remains a cornerstone of the Califon community, ensuring that students receive individualized attention in a safe and nurturing environment.
For more information, contact Califon Elementary at (908) 832-2828 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CALIFON, NJ 07830-9044
(908) 832-2828
CALIFON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in CALIFON, NJ with about 87 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Califon Borough School District
- Total Students:
- 87
- Teachers:
- 16.4
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 87 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CALIFON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.0%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.