Clinton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Plainfield, New Jersey 07063 · Plainfield Public School District
#1394 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#42343 of 50,301 nationally
About Clinton Elementary School
Clinton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Plainfield, in the Plainfield Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 386 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1394th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (90th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 386.
There are 20 schools in Plainfield; Clinton Elementary School ranks 10th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Clinton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Clinton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Arbor Elementary School
Piscataway · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
528 students · 1.0 km away
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
357 students · 1.1 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 1.1 km away
Franklin Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
270 students · 1.1 km away
The Queen City Academy Charter School
Plainfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
378 students · 1.2 km away
Washington Community School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students · 1.3 km away
West End School
North Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
600 students · 1.7 km away
Hubbard Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
737 students · 1.7 km away
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Plainfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
621 students · 2.0 km away
Union County TEAMS Charter School
Plainfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
304 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Hillside Elementary School
Mount Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
386 students
Whitney E. Houston Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
385 students
Abraham Lincoln School #6
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Robinson Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
John Fenwick Academy
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
387 students
West Dover Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Clinton Elementary School a good school?
Clinton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 23.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1394 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Clinton Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Clinton Elementary School ranks #1394 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #42343 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School had 386 students in 2025.
Is Clinton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Clinton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Clinton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Clinton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.