Clinton Elementary School

www.somsd.k12.nj.us/clinton/

542 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Clinton Elementary School, located at 27 Berkshire Road in Maplewood, New Jersey, is a well-regarded public school serving students in the South Orange-Maplewood School District. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that encourages student curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, often integrating arts and community-focused initiatives into its daily curriculum.

The school is situated in a quiet, residential area of Maplewood and benefits from the diverse, highly engaged community for which the district is known. Clinton Elementary maintains a strong partnership with families and local organizations, creating a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes both high educational standards and the personal growth of its student body. With a dedicated staff and a focus on equity and innovation, the school aims to prepare its students to become thoughtful, lifelong learners who are well-equipped for their future academic journeys.

542

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clinton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	78
Black	130
Asian	17
Two or More	39

White
278 (51.3%)
Black
130 (24.0%)
Hispanic
78 (14.4%)
Two or More
39 (7.2%)
Asian
17 (3.1%)

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:	South Orange-Maplewood School District
Phone:	(973)378-7686
Website:	http://www.somsd.k12.nj.us/clinton/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 61

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 114