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Clifton Public School District

New Jersey · Public School District
18
Schools
10,734
Students
$26,838
Per-Pupil Spend
+87% nat'l
64.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
86.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Clifton Public School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 10,734 students across 18 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,838 is above average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (18)
Elementary Schools14 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
School #1KG–05251
School #11KG–05407
School #12PK–05554
School #13KG–05484
School #14PK–05401
School #15PK–05279
School #16KG–05196
School #17PK–05533
School #2KG–05391
School #3KG–05244
School #4PK–05174
School #5KG–05410
School #8PK–05168
School #9PK–05282
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Christopher Columbus Middle School06–081,158
Woodrow Wilson Middle School06–081,189
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Clifton High School09–123,059
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Clifton Early Learner Academies - BrightonPK–PK554
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,838+87% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
51%
State
39.2%
Local (property tax)
51.1%
Federal
9.7%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (51%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
10,734
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $26,838 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clifton Public School District?
Clifton Public School District has 18 public schools, serving a total of 10,734 students.
What is the graduation rate for Clifton Public School District?
The graduation rate is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Clifton Public School District spend per student?
Clifton Public School District spends $26,838 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Clifton Public School District?
64% of students in Clifton Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Clifton Public School District?
No, Clifton Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Clifton Public School District serve?
Clifton Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Clifton Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Clifton Public School District is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.