CLIFFWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cliffwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District school district, located in CLIFFWOOD, NJ with about 337 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. 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 37 teachers, Cliffwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Cliffwood Elementary School, located at 422 Cliffwood Avenue in Cliffwood, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District. The school provides a supportive learning environment tailored to young students, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and numeracy. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and curriculum standards that emphasize preparing students for their subsequent transition into middle school, fostering both social-emotional growth and intellectual curiosity.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Cliffwood community, functioning as a neighborhood hub that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Cliffwood Elementary utilizes diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles, ensuring that all children have access to the tools necessary for their early academic journey. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices, the school aims to cultivate a positive atmosphere that prepares its student body for long-term academic achievement.

For more information, contact Cliffwood Elementary School at (732) 705-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

422 CLIFFWOOD AVENUE
CLIFFWOOD, NJ 07721-1195
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CLIFFWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CLIFFWOOD, NJ with about 337 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
337
Teachers:
37.8
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 337 students

White
49.0%
Hispanic/Latino
23.1%
Black or African American
16.0%
Asian
7.7%
Two or more races
4.2%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.