Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clifton-fine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clifton-fine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Clifton-fine Elementary School's student population of 139 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clifton-fine Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifton-fine Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3989 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clifton-fine Elementary School's ranking?
Clifton-fine Elementary School is ranked #3989 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Clifton-fine Elementary School often compared to?
Clifton-fine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clifton-fine Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Clifton-fine Elementary School?
139 students attend Clifton-fine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Clifton-fine Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifton-fine Elementary School?
Clifton-fine Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clifton-fine Elementary School offer ?
Clifton-fine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clifton-fine Elementary School part of?
Clifton-fine Elementary School is part of Clifton-Fine Central School District.
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