School #5
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Clifton, New Jersey 07013 · Clifton Public School District
#952 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#20618 of 50,301 nationally
About School #5
School #5 is a public elementary located in Clifton, in the Clifton Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 398 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 952nd of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (90th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 398.
There are 20 schools in Clifton; School #5 ranks 8th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.8
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 School #5 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near School #5
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dr. Hani Awadallah School
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
575 students · 689 m away
School 8
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
411 students · 1.2 km away
Charles J. Riley/ School 9
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
682 students · 1.4 km away
School #4
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
130 students · 1.6 km away
John P. Holland Charter School
Woodland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
787 students · 1.7 km away
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
Paterson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,708 students · 1.7 km away
International High School
Paterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
650 students · 1.8 km away
School 3
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
167 students · 1.8 km away
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
Paterson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,330 students · 1.9 km away
School 16
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
813 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
East Amwell Township
Ringoes · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
398 students
Evergreen Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Oak View Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
399 students
iPrep Academy School No 8
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
397 students
Greenwich School
Stewartsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Hopewell Elementary School
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Frequently asked questions
Is School #5 a good school?
School #5 has a Success Index (US) of 56.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #952 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 School #5 rank in New Jersey?
School #5 ranks #952 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #20618 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend School #5?
School #5 had 398 students in 2025.
Is School #5 a elementary school or a high school?
School #5 is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near School #5?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of School #5; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.