School #9

School #9 is one of the cozy primary schools in CLIFTON, New Jersey, run under Clifton Public School District, with 306 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 405 students per school, that is 24% smaller than typical.

Across the 19 schools in Clifton Public School District (10,516 students total), School #9 accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, School #9 records that 49% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest consists of 37% White, 7% Asian, 4% multiracial, 3% Black.

Looking at school resources, School #9 lists 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.9:1. That tracks the state average closely. Roughly 38% of students at School #9 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is below Passaic County's rate of about 61%.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, School #9 performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 45.6%, the actual is 57.1%, a residual of +11.5 points.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Passaic County put median household income runs about $87,522, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Across Passaic County's 155 public schools (combined enrollment of about 83,237 students), School #9 is one campus in the mix.

Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts School #9 at 3rd of 6; the average score across the group is 47.8%.

School #9 operates from an outer-ring location.

Looking at the recent track record. School #9's enrollment has contracted 8% since 2018, when it stood at 332 (now 306). The Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 33% to 49% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 14.1:1 in 2018 to 10.9:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.