Elementary School 11 in Clifton, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Elementary School 11 is a suburban public school in Clifton, New Jersey that is part of Clifton Public Schools. It serves 377 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.7:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades K - 5

377 Students

39 Teachers

147 Merselis Ave

Clifton, NJ 07011 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Elementary School 11 Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Squeo

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Elementary School 11 Demographics

69%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

76%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Elementary School 11 Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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