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#1397 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Clinton Elementary School
Elementary School · Plainfield Public School District · Plainfield, NJ
A Plainfield Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
WEST 4TH ST AND CLINTON AVE, Plainfield, NJ 07063
- Math 18% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clinton Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clinton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,840
Median home value
$363,000
Median rent
$1,742/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 4–5 | 0.6 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| The Queen City Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 300 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Plainfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 of 14
- District spending per student
- $25,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinton Elementary School is listed in Plainfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinton Elementary School
Clinton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plainfield, NJ, part of Plainfield Public School District, serving approximately 390 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,397 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinton Elementary School
What grades does Clinton Elementary School serve?
Clinton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinton Elementary School rank in NJ?
Clinton Elementary School ranks #1,397 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Clinton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clinton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clinton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clinton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clinton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton Elementary School?
80.3% of students at Clinton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (908) 731-4220
- Area population (ZIP 07063)
- 14,533
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07063; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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