SCHOOL #17

School #17 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clifton Public School District school district, located in CLIFTON, NJ with about 558 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 47 teachers, School #17 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

School #17, located at 361 Lexington Avenue in Clifton, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Clifton Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school provides a foundational educational experience for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing core academic subjects such as mathematics, literacy, and science, while fostering social-emotional development.

Like many schools in the Clifton district, School #17 is characterized by its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. The school typically engages families through various extracurricular activities and community programs, aiming to build a strong partnership between educators, parents, and students to ensure academic progress and personal growth throughout the formative elementary years.

For more information, contact School #17 at (973) 458-6017 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.