Serving 133 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clifton-Fine Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Star Lake, NY, covering approximately 319.8 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.3 miles and the furthest edge located 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clifton-fine Elementary School's student population of 133 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
133 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Clifton-fine Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4051 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clifton-fine Elementary School's ranking?
Clifton-fine Elementary School is ranked #4051 out of 4,346 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
133 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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