Cliffside Park E L C Elementary School serves 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
33%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
55%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cliffside Park E L C Elementary School?
320 students attend Cliffside Park E L C Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cliffside Park E L C Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cliffside Park E L C Elementary School?
Cliffside Park E L C Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cliffside Park E L C Elementary School offer ?
Cliffside Park E L C Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Cliffside Park E L C Elementary School part of?
Cliffside Park E L C Elementary School is part of Cliffside Park School District.
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