SCHOOL #12
School #12 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clifton Public School District school district, located in CLIFTON, NJ with about 684 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, School #12 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
To provide an accurate summary, it is important to note that **School #12** in Clifton, New Jersey, is officially known as **Clifton School 12** (or the **Clifton Avenue School**). It is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Clifton Public School District.
Here is a summary description of the school:
Clifton School 12 is a community-oriented elementary school located in the heart of Clifton, New Jersey. As part of the larger Clifton Public School District, it serves a diverse population of young learners, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience. The school is known for its commitment to student development, emphasizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment that encourages social-emotional growth and community engagement.
Beyond its academic programs, School 12 is deeply integrated into the local Clifton neighborhood. Like many schools in the district, it strives to build strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and students to create an inclusive atmosphere. The school utilizes various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives to promote character education and active learning, aiming to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level within the district.
For more information, contact School #12 at (973) 470-2404 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CLIFTON, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2404
SCHOOL #12 is a public Title I school in CLIFTON, NJ with about 684 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clifton Public School District
- Total Students:
- 684
- Teachers:
- 55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 684 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SCHOOL #12 is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.8%
- White
- 9.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.