School Overview
School #13, located at 782 Van Houten Avenue in Clifton, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Clifton Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and the cultivation of essential skills during the primary grade levels. The school operates within a district that prioritizes diverse learning opportunities and the integration of modern educational standards to prepare students for middle school transitions.

The facility on Van Houten Avenue serves as a central hub for the surrounding residential area, fostering a close-knit environment where staff, students, and parents collaborate. Like other schools in the Clifton district, School #13 generally offers a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, often complemented by extracurricular or support services designed to address the specific needs of its student population. Prospective parents or visitors looking for the most current information regarding specific programs, test scores, or enrollment details are encouraged to contact the school’s main office directly or visit the official Clifton Public Schools website.
484
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School #13
Demographic Student Count
White147
Hispanic266
Black22
Asian35
Two or More10
American Indian4
  • Hispanic
    266 (55.0 %)
  • White
    147 (30.4 %)
  • Asian
    35 (7.2 %)
  • Black
    22 (4.5 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8 %)
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)470-2410
Website: http://www.clifton.k12.nj.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 255
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 88
Grade 2 91
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 90
Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for School #13
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten66
Grade 188
Grade 291
Grade 368
Grade 490
Grade 581
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for School #13
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23548.6%
Male24951.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)