Margaret C. Clifford School

601 Auburn Avenue
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Margaret C. Clifford School serves 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Margaret C. Clifford School's student population of 237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Margaret C. Clifford School is 0.64, 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
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
15%
15%
White
56%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
237 students attend Margaret C. Clifford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Margaret C. Clifford School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret C. Clifford School?
Margaret C. Clifford School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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