School #2

1270 VAN HOUTEN AVENUE
CLIFTON, NJ 07013

www.clifton.k12.nj.us

391 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Based on the address provided, this location corresponds to **School 2** in the **Clifton Public School District** in New Jersey.

School 2 is a neighborhood elementary school that serves students in the Clifton community. Like other schools within the Clifton district, it is dedicated to providing a foundational education that focuses on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school operates within a district-wide framework that emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Clifton neighborhood, functioning as a community hub for families in that area. As part of a large and diverse school district, School 2 benefits from district-wide resources and curriculum standards while maintaining a localized focus on student development, character building, and academic growth. For specific information regarding current enrollment, faculty, or school-specific programs, parents and visitors are typically encouraged to consult the official Clifton Public Schools district website.

391

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School #2
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	168
Black	20
Asian	48
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

Hispanic
168 (43.0 %)
White
144 (36.8 %)
Asian
48 (12.3 %)
Black
20 (5.1 %)
Two or More
9 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Clifton Public School District
Phone:	(973)470-2380
Website:	http://www.clifton.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 70

Ungraded 29