Clifton E. Lawrence

31 Ryan Road
Sussex, NJ 07461
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Clifton E. Lawrence serves 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : The attendance zone for Clifton E Lawrence School covers the entire district of Sussex, NJ, encompassing approximately 68.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 7.6 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clifton E. Lawrence's student population of 426 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Clifton E. Lawrence is 0.31, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
14%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
14%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
82%
37%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
18%
0.31

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
24.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Clifton E. Lawrence often compared to?
Clifton E. Lawrenceis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Mountain Primary School, Wantage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Clifton E. Lawrence?
426 students attend Clifton E. Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Clifton E. Lawrence students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clifton E. Lawrence?
Clifton E. Lawrence has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clifton E. Lawrence offer ?
Clifton E. Lawrence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clifton E. Lawrence part of?
Clifton E. Lawrence is part of Sussex-Wantage Regional School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : The attendance zone for Clifton E Lawrence School covers the entire district of Sussex, NJ, encompassing approximately 68.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 7.6 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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