School #16

Public K-5

 755 Grove Street
       Clifton, NJ  07013


(973) 470-2420

District: Clifton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
402nd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,684 Help


Students who attend School #16 usually attend:

Middle:    Woodrow Wilson Middle School
High:    Clifton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
36.7%
White:
35.2%
Asian:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.5% Help


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Compare Details School #16 ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Clifton Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at School #16 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36.7%), White (35.2%), Asian (19.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School #16 is 8.9, which is the 2nd best among 14 elementary schools in the Clifton Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at School #16 is $13,684, which is the 3rd highest among 14 elementary schools in the Clifton Public School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

School #16:

SchoolDigger ranks School #16 402nd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See School #16 in the ranking list.)

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Clifton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clifton Public School District 440th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for School #16

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Rank History for all students at School #16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.27 172nd 1204 85.7%
2004 67.29 519th 1298 60.0%
2005 76.55 271st 1303 79.2%
2006 75.01 343rd 1314 73.9%
2007 76.76 239th 1329 82.0%
2008 38.29 987th 1338 26.2%
2009 44.21 894th 1346 33.6%
2010 29.86 1067th 1354 21.2%
2011 72.14 409th 1360 69.9%
2012 85.15 71st 1363 94.8%
2013 77.61 301st 1367 78.0%
2014 76.07 338th 1363 75.2%
2015 52.81 675th 1357 50.3%
2016 50.18 724th 1346 46.2%
2017 32.25 952nd 1352 29.6%
2018 39.61 873rd 1353 35.5%
2019 64.88 518th 1360 61.9%
2021 51.42 579th 1317 56.0%
2022 69.12 435th 1345 67.7%
2023 71.72 402nd 1342 70.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at School #16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.50 840th 1001 16.1%
2022 63.66 269th 949 71.7%
2023 80.87 132nd 958 86.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at School #16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.13 868th 942 7.9%
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Rank History for Female students at School #16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.80 810th 1333 39.2%
2019 59.30 575th 1331 56.8%
2021 46.32 640th 1290 50.4%
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Rank History for Male students at School #16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.55 821st 1334 38.5%
2019 63.87 511th 1335 61.7%
2021 38.13 730th 1297 43.7%
2022 39.83 767th 1324 42.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at School #16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.68 735th 870 15.5%
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Rank History for White students at School #16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.40 570th 1022 44.2%
2019 49.81 526th 1023 48.6%
2021 37.10 625th 964 35.2%
2022 72.19 251st 976 74.3%
2023 49.31 501st 975 48.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Friday, November 16, 2018

Open Quote Two of my kids go to this school. They have not only learned better in subjects but also developed extra skills. School leadership is excellent since last few years after taking over by new principal. This is really a recommended school with nice semi-suburban neighborhood. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 5, 2017

Open Quote Excellent school. My kids found the teachers and staff caring. Parents are very engaged. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 4, 2017

Open Quote #16 Elementary is pretty well-known as the best elementary school in Clifton and one of the best in the area (Montclair, Glen Ridge, Bloomfield). The neighborhood is great and the children mostly come from affluent families who are very supportive of their kids' education. Teachers, admin and facilities are also very well-maintained. A+ Close Quote



Enrollment information for School #16

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 234 0 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1989 228 0 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1990 221 1 23 9 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1991 176 1 15 10 1 n/a n/a 0 203
1992 168 0 14 9 1 n/a n/a 0 192
1993 153 0 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1994 143 0 17 11 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1995 145 0 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1996 145 0 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1998 136 0 23 26 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1999 147 1 26 36 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2000 140 1 24 27 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2001 133 1 25 28 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2002 148 4 27 39 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2003 148 4 27 39 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2004 161 3 34 26 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2005 147 5 30 38 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2006 145 5 30 34 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2007 156 4 24 38 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2008 147 6 28 58 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2009 142 9 30 55 0 0 1 0 237
2010 144 7 25 49 0 0 1 0 226
2011 128 4 28 53 0 0 0 0 213
2012 115 8 29 43 0 0 0 0 195
2013 119 11 31 49 0 0 0 0 210
2014 115 14 36 54 0 0 0 0 219
2015 117 13 42 69 0 0 0 0 241
2016 95 7 46 67 0 0 0 0 215
2017 101 7 49 79 0 0 1 0 237
2018 100 4 42 83 0 0 3 0 232
2019 99 6 39 71 1 0 4 0 220
2020 99 3 31 74 0 0 5 0 212
2021 87 6 26 66 2 0 8 0 195
2022 71 10 31 63 2 1 7 0 185
2023 69 7 38 72 3 2 5 0 196

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School #16

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 15.0 16.4 n/a
1989 246 16.0 15.3 n/a
1990 254 17.0 14.9 2.8
1991 203 13.0 15.6 0.5
1992 192 12.0 16.0 1
1993 180 10.5 17.1 3.3
1994 171 10.5 16.3 2.3
1995 171 9.5 18.0 9.4
1996 171 9.5 18.0 9.4
1998 185 14.7 12.6 10.3
1999 210 14.5 14.5 13.3
2000 192 14.7 13.1 12.5
2001 187 14.9 12.6 10.7
2002 218 18.4 11.8 11.5
2003 218 18.4 11.8 11.5
2004 224 19.0 11.8 5.8
2005 220 18.8 11.7 n/a
2006 214 19.0 11.3 9.3
2007 222 20.0 11.1 9
2008 239 12.0 19.9 15.9
2009 237 27.3 7.6 16
2010 226 17.0 13.2 15.9
2011 213 19.0 11.2 17.8
2012 195 21.1 9.2 17.9
2013 210 18.0 11.6 23.3
2014 219 18.0 12.1 25.6
2015 241 18.0 13.3 27.4
2016 215 18.0 11.9 26.5
2017 237 17.6 13.4 28.3
2018 232 18.0 12.8 29.3
2019 220 18.0 12.2 28.2
2020 212 18.0 11.7 32.5
2021 195 20.0 9.7 33.3
2022 185 21.0 8.8 35.7
2023 196 22.0 8.9 50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio School #16

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 15.0 16.4 n/a
1989 246 16.0 15.3 n/a
1990 254 17.0 14.9 2.8
1991 203 13.0 15.6 0.5
1992 192 12.0 16.0 1
1993 180 10.5 17.1 3.3
1994 171 10.5 16.3 2.3
1995 171 9.5 18.0 9.4
1996 171 9.5 18.0 9.4
1998 185 14.7 12.6 10.3
1999 210 14.5 14.5 13.3
2000 192 14.7 13.1 12.5
2001 187 14.9 12.6 10.7
2002 218 18.4 11.8 11.5
2003 218 18.4 11.8 11.5
2004 224 19.0 11.8 5.8
2005 220 18.8 11.7 n/a
2006 214 19.0 11.3 9.3
2007 222 20.0 11.1 9
2008 239 12.0 19.9 15.9
2009 237 27.3 7.6 16
2010 226 17.0 13.2 15.9
2011 213 19.0 11.2 17.8
2012 195 21.1 9.2 17.9
2013 210 18.0 11.6 23.3
2014 219 18.0 12.1 25.6
2015 241 18.0 13.3 27.4
2016 215 18.0 11.9 26.5
2017 237 17.6 13.4 28.3
2018 232 18.0 12.8 29.3
2019 220 18.0 12.2 28.2
2020 212 18.0 11.7 32.5
2021 195 20.0 9.7 33.3
2022 185 21.0 8.8 35.7
2023 196 22.0 8.9 50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for School #16

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,684

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School #16

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 518th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 402nd of 1342 Elementary schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School #16)5540
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clifton Public School District)42.228.2
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (School #16)8070
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clifton Public School District)54.436.6
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School #16)58.855.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clifton Public School District)54.643.4
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (School #16)64.760
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clifton Public School District)48.936.8
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School #16)62.578.5
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clifton Public School District)56.550.3
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (School #16)54.271.5
 17.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clifton Public School District)44.136.4
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students220196
 10.9%
African American67
 16.7%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian3938
 2.6%
Hispanic7172
 1.4%
Pacific Islander02
White9969
 30.3%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.2%50.5%
 22.3%


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Students at School #16 are 37% Hispanic, 35% White, 19% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended School #16.

Students who attend School #16 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodrow Wilson Middle School
High : Clifton High School

School #16 ranks 402nd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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