School #5

www.cliffsidepark.edu

277 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

School #5, located at 214 Day Avenue in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Cliffside Park School District. As part of a close-knit, diverse community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and social-emotional growth. The facility serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, fostering a collaborative environment between educators, students, and local families.

The school is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student population. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, School #5 typically offers a range of extracurricular activities and support services designed to encourage student engagement and prepare children for the transition to middle school. By prioritizing both academic excellence and a supportive school culture, the institution aims to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared for future success.

277

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School #5
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	186
Black	2
Asian	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
186 (67.1 %)
White
79 (28.5 %)
Asian
9 (3.2 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cliffside Park School District
Phone:	(201)313-2350
Website:	http://www.cliffsidepark.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 83

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 35

Ungraded 24