CLIFTON-FINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CLIFTON-FINE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
11 HALL AVE
STAR LAKE, NY 13690
133 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Clifton-Fine Elementary School, located at 11 Hall Ave in Star Lake, New York, serves as a central educational hub for the rural Clifton-Fine Central School District. Nestled in the Adirondack region, the school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere, where the small student body allows for personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. The school prioritizes fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and families, ensuring that each child receives the guidance necessary to thrive academically and socially in their formative years.

Beyond the standard academic curriculum, the school leverages its unique geographic location to connect students with the natural environment and local heritage of the Adirondacks. By maintaining a focus on core subjects while integrating community values, Clifton-Fine Elementary prepares its students for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels. For more information regarding their current academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, or district updates, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://www.cliftonfine.org](http://www.cliftonfine.org).
133
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    124 (93.2%)
  • American Indian
    5 (3.8%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.5%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.5%)
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-FINE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)848-3333
Website: http://www.cliftonfine.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 13
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 19
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio