What grades does Cliffside Elementary School serve?

Cliffside Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Cliffside area.

Where is Cliffside Elementary School located?

Cliffside Elementary School is a rural school in Cliffside, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cliffside Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cliffside Elementary School is 15.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Cliffside, NC?

Schools in Cliffside include Cliffside Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Cliffside area.

NCPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Cliffside Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Cliffside, North Carolina|Rutherford County Schools

Cliffside, NC 28024

School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

196

Student:Teacher

15.1:1

Locale

Rural

District

Rutherford County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

98.5%

Phone

(828)288-2235

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

45-49%

Math Proficiency

50-54%

Chronic Absenteeism

9.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

8 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.1:1

Better than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

215

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

30.57

76% fully certified

Counselors

0.5

Psychologists

0.25

Social Workers

0.2

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

0.40000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,515

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,608

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,098

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 25%State 57%Local 19%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.1%

Below 150% poverty line

6.0%

Unemployment rate

11.9%

Uninsured residents

14.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,392

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,295

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

398 (31%)

Other Health Impairment

282 (22%)

Speech/Language Impairment

246 (19%)

Autism

138 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

95 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

14 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

188

Current enrollment

Declining(-21% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cliffside Elementary School

Enrollment at Cliffside Elementary School stands at 196 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.

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