Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clifton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)7%
15%
Black
(15-16)90%
37%
White
(15-16)2%
41%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Clifton Elementary School?
365 students attend Clifton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Clifton Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clifton Elementary School?
Clifton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clifton Elementary School offer ?
Clifton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clifton Elementary School part of?
Clifton Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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