Margaret C. Clifford School serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Margaret C. Clifford School's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Margaret C. Clifford School is 0.60, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
10%
33%
Black
16%
15%
White
60%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Margaret C. Clifford School often compared to?
Margaret C. Clifford Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jeffrey Clark School, The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Margaret C. Clifford School?
248 students attend Margaret C. Clifford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Margaret C. Clifford School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret C. Clifford School?
Margaret C. Clifford School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Margaret C. Clifford School offer ?
Margaret C. Clifford School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Margaret C. Clifford School part of?
Margaret C. Clifford School is part of Swedesboro-Woolwich School District.
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