St. Cloud Elementary School

71 Sheridan Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, St. Cloud Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

St. Cloud Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

St. Cloud Elementary School's student population of 398 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

St. Cloud Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Cloud Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#357 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-44%
26%
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60-64%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. Cloud Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
32%
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Black
34%
15%
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White
28%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
This chart display the diversity score of St. Cloud Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Cloud Elementary School's ranking?
St. Cloud Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are St. Cloud Elementary School often compared to?
St. Cloud Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Gregory Elementary School, Redwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend St. Cloud Elementary School?
398 students attend St. Cloud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of St. Cloud Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Cloud Elementary School?
St. Cloud Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does St. Cloud Elementary School offer ?
St. Cloud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is St. Cloud Elementary School part of?
St. Cloud Elementary School is part of West Orange Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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