School #8

www.clifton.k12.nj.us

168 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

To provide you with an accurate description, I have analyzed the publicly available information regarding **School 8 (also known as the School No. 8)** located at 41 Oak Street in Clifton, New Jersey.

School No. 8 is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Clifton Public School District. Located in a residential area of Clifton, the school is neighborhood-focused and plays an integral role in the local community. It is known for providing a foundational educational experience, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating programs that support the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

Like other schools in the Clifton district, School No. 8 is committed to preparing students for middle school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. The school fosters a collaborative environment involving teachers, staff, and parents to support student achievement. As a community-centered institution, it focuses on inclusivity and providing the necessary resources to help students from various backgrounds succeed within a supportive academic setting.

168

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School #8
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	104
Black	12
Asian	11
Two or More	5
American Indian	4

Hispanic
104 (61.9 %)
White
32 (19.0 %)
Black
12 (7.1 %)
Asian
11 (6.5 %)
Two or More
5 (3.0 %)
American Indian
4 (2.4 %)

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:	Clifton Public School District
Phone:	(973)470-2392
Website:	http://www.clifton.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 28

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 33

Ungraded 11