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Clifton School No. 13

782 VAN HOUTEN AVE, CLIFTON, NJ 07013

About Clifton School No. 13

The Clifton School No.13 which is located in the Athenia section of Clifton, New Jersey is a focused public elementary school that serves grades from Kindergarden through 5th grade within the Clifton Public Schools district. The school has enrolled around 461 students with the student-teacher ratio being 12:1 allowing students to receive individual attention. They are known for their inclusive and culturally rich environment as School No. 13 gives importance to academic growth and development through community engagement. At the Clifton School No.13 approximately 42% of students score at or above the proficient level in math while 34% achieve proficiency in reading. The student body is highly diverse with around 67% minority enrollment creating it a multicultural environment. The Clifton School No.13 values diversity, academics, and a nurturing environment that encourages student success and personal growth making itself best school in New Jersey.

Clifton School No. 13 Contact Information

Address

782 VAN HOUTEN AVE, CLIFTON, NJ 07013

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Phone

(973) 470-2410

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 34%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 34% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
487
Total Students
$75938
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 113 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Clifton School No. 13

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 30.4%
Asian 7.2%
Hispanic 55%
Black 4.5%
Two+ Races 2.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
30.4%
Asian
7.2%
Hispanic
55%
Black
4.5%
Two+ Races
2.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 487
48.6%
237 Female
51.4%
250 Male

Student Population

487 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

473 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

1. What is the school known for?

Its warm, diverse environment and supportive teachers. Students feel safe, inspired, and ready to learn each day.

2.How are learning needs addressed?

The teachers adapt lessons for each student’s pace and style. Support system and development programs are readily available.

3. What types of activities are offered?

Art, technology, and sports programs that help children discover their interests.

4. How does the school encourage kindness and respect?

Through character-building lessons and daily practice. Students learn empathy and cooperation naturally.

5. How can parents participate?

Families can join events, PTO meetings, and volunteer opportunities. Their involvement makes the school community stronger.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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