Clifton-Fine Central School District

11 Hall Ave
Star Lake, NY 13690-0075
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Clifton-Fine Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 260 students in Clifton-Fine Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Clifton-Fine Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
260 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clifton-Fine Central School District, which is ranked #932 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#944 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
52%
30-34%
49%
70-79%
78%
70%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.72
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
91%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $41,481 is higher than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,435 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,481
$31,324
Spending / Student
$36,435
$32,199

Best Clifton-Fine Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clifton-fine Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Hall Ave
Star Lake, NY 13690
(315) 848-3333
Gr: 7-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Clifton-fine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Hall Ave
Star Lake, NY 13690
(315) 848-3333
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clifton-Fine Central School District?
Clifton-Fine Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 260 students.
What is the rank of Clifton-Fine Central School District?
Clifton-Fine Central School District is ranked #932 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton-Fine Central School District?
91% of Clifton-Fine Central School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clifton-Fine Central School District?
Clifton-Fine Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Clifton-Fine Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,435 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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