Margaret C. Clifford School serves 251 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 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret C. Clifford School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Margaret C. Clifford School's student population of 251 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Margaret C. Clifford School is 0.59, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
14%
14%
White
61%
37%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Margaret C. Clifford School often compared to?
Margaret C. Clifford Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center, Jeffrey Clark School, Governor Charles C. Stratton by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Margaret C. Clifford School?
251 students attend Margaret C. Clifford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Margaret C. Clifford School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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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