Clifton School District

The Clifton School District is located in Clifton, NJ and includes 17 schools that serve 10,539 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Clifton School District spends $14,076 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Clifton School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NJ state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Clifton School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Clifton School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Clifton School District serves 6% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.