CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Clinton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plainfield Public School District school district, located in PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 391 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 31 teachers, Clinton Elementary School 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.

Clinton Elementary School is a public school located at the intersection of West 4th Street and Clinton Avenue in Plainfield, New Jersey. As part of the Plainfield Public School District, the school serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational education for children in the surrounding urban community. Its location in the heart of Plainfield places it centrally within a neighborhood-focused environment, emphasizing accessibility for local families and a commitment to serving the academic needs of the city's youth.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, working within the framework of the district’s broader educational goals. Like many schools in the Plainfield system, Clinton Elementary prioritizes creating a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. By offering a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions while emphasizing the importance of literacy, numeracy, and character development.

For more information, contact Clinton Elementary School at (908) 731-4220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.