School #5

www.clifton.k12.nj.us

398 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

School #5, located at 136 Valley Road 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 foundational education for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is part of a district-wide effort to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and social-emotional development for its diverse student population.

Beyond the standard curriculum, School #5 typically participates in the broader district initiatives that characterize the Clifton school system, including programs designed to encourage parental involvement and community engagement. The school facilities are situated in a residential area, serving as a hub for local students to build peer relationships and develop essential skills in a structured educational setting. Parents and community members interested in specific performance data, curriculum updates, or extracurricular offerings are encouraged to consult the official Clifton Public Schools district website or contact the school’s main office directly.

398

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School #5
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	222
Black	13
Asian	36
Two or More	8

Hispanic
222 (55.8%)
White
119 (29.9%)
Asian
36 (9.0%)
Black
13 (3.3%)
Two or More
8 (2.0%)

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)470-2386
Website:	http://www.clifton.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 67

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 68