St. Cloud Elementary School

Summary:

St. Cloud Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Orange, New Jersey, serving 435 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the West Orange Public Schools district and the state of New Jersey in academic achievement, with exceptional results across diverse student populations.

St. Cloud Elementary School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scoring significantly higher than district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 5th-grade English Language Arts, 80% of St. Cloud students were proficient or better, compared to 70% for the district and 53.2% for the state. The school's diverse student body, with 32.41% African American, 16.55% Hispanic, and 8.74% Asian students, is also a point of pride, especially when compared to nearby schools like Hazel Avenue Elementary School, which has a higher percentage of Hispanic students and lower percentage of White students.

St. Cloud Elementary School's success extends beyond just test scores. The school has consistently low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.8% to 9.2% over the past few years, significantly lower than the 16.8% rate at Forest Street Community Elementary School. Additionally, St. Cloud has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well above average compared to other schools in the West Orange Public Schools district. The school's exceptional performance across diverse student subgroups suggests that its success may be attributed to effective teaching, strong leadership, and a supportive school community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 71 Sheridan Ave
       West Orange, NJ  07052-2635


(973) 669-5393

District: West Orange Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
270th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,534 Help


Students who attend St. Cloud Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Edison Middle School
    Roosevelt Middle School
High:    West Orange High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

African American:
32.4%
White:
26.9%
Hispanic:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12% Help


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Compare Details St. Cloud Elementary School ranks better than 79.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the West Orange Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at St. Cloud Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.4%), White (26.9%), Hispanic (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West Orange Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Cloud Elementary School is 12.5, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the West Orange Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Cloud Elementary School is $10,534, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the West Orange Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

St. Cloud Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Cloud Elementary School 270th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See St. Cloud Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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West Orange Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks West Orange Public Schools 251st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St. Cloud Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at St. Cloud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.71 545th 1204 54.7%
2004 78.30 235th 1298 81.9%
2005 72.12 411th 1303 68.5%
2006 60.47 697th 1314 47.0%
2007 65.54 593rd 1329 55.4%
2008 66.10 549th 1338 59.0%
2009 75.95 310th 1346 77.0%
2010 72.61 391st 1354 71.1%
2011 78.60 263rd 1360 80.7%
2012 77.87 285th 1363 79.1%
2013 81.49 194th 1367 85.8%
2014 78.23 285th 1363 79.1%
2015 90.11 111th 1357 91.8%
2016 88.09 125th 1346 90.7%
2017 87.84 133rd 1352 90.2%
2018 86.49 151st 1353 88.8%
2019 82.49 218th 1360 84.0%
2021 81.37 209th 1317 84.1%
2022 84.30 222nd 1345 83.5%
2023 80.16 270th 1342 79.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at St. Cloud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.14 114th 1001 88.6%
2019 77.72 165th 1007 83.6%
2021 66.73 199th 868 77.1%
2022 62.48 280th 949 70.5%
2023 67.40 233rd 958 75.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Cloud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.12 136th 942 85.6%
2019 77.05 125th 948 86.8%
2023 67.19 210th 910 76.9%
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Rank History for Female students at St. Cloud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.60 161st 1333 87.9%
2019 82.96 190th 1331 85.7%
2021 81.41 187th 1290 85.5%
2022 80.43 253rd 1326 80.9%
2023 73.54 359th 1318 72.8%
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Rank History for Male students at St. Cloud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.42 141st 1334 89.4%
2019 79.46 252nd 1335 81.1%
2021 78.55 234th 1297 82.0%
2022 84.64 192nd 1324 85.5%
2023 83.86 206th 1315 84.3%
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Rank History for African American students at St. Cloud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.41 26th 517 95.0%
2019 92.79 27th 522 94.8%
2021 89.67 25th 456 94.5%
2022 97.64 10th 494 98.0%
2023 90.54 30th 463 93.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at St. Cloud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.91 26th 870 97.0%
2019 82.60 104th 899 88.4%
2021 74.28 148th 896 83.5%
2022 96.78 28th 953 97.1%
2023 92.90 53rd 982 94.6%
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Rank History for White students at St. Cloud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.44 27th 1022 97.4%
2019 84.95 94th 1023 90.8%
2021 92.91 21st 964 97.8%
2022 88.32 63rd 976 93.5%
2023 78.52 159th 975 83.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, August 1, 2015

Open Quote As a parent here I have found that leadership affected this school more than anything. It's not pretty. Run-down facilities, vacant leadership, overall malaise. A revolving door of teachers on maternity leave or simply vanishing for no reason. No accountability. On the upside, many of the kids are nice. We are going out of district for 6th grade on.... Close Quote



Enrollment information for St. Cloud Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 287 7 31 2 7 n/a n/a 0 334
1989 314 11 35 2 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1990 238 7 39 5 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1991 248 17 43 9 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1992 248 12 45 14 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1993 260 19 43 23 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1994 250 26 49 16 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1995 240 35 54 13 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1996 240 35 54 13 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1998 220 50 48 23 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1999 224 60 44 28 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2000 218 71 46 35 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2001 226 75 52 35 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2002 201 78 37 30 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2003 201 78 37 30 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2004 205 89 36 31 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2005 181 90 40 30 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2006 178 105 44 35 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2007 153 120 48 34 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2008 145 124 53 33 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2009 150 120 58 29 1 0 0 0 358
2010 153 117 61 32 0 0 4 0 367
2011 165 118 62 43 0 0 7 0 395
2012 158 105 61 48 0 1 13 0 386
2013 151 103 49 57 0 1 16 0 377
2014 147 110 45 74 0 1 17 0 394
2015 147 108 42 74 0 1 29 0 401
2016 135 116 34 69 0 1 33 0 388
2017 133 115 26 56 0 0 37 0 367
2018 122 121 24 70 0 0 42 0 379
2019 117 117 30 73 0 0 40 0 377
2020 114 124 32 70 0 1 55 0 396
2021 110 133 34 64 0 2 52 0 395
2022 110 133 32 69 0 1 53 0 398
2023 117 141 38 72 1 1 65 0 435

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St. Cloud Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 334 24.0 13.9 n/a
1989 362 26.0 13.9 n/a
1990 289 20.0 14.4 2.4
1991 317 22.0 14.4 0.9
1992 319 20.0 15.9 3.1
1993 345 21.2 16.3 4.1
1994 341 21.2 16.1 2.9
1995 342 22.2 15.4 5
1996 342 22.2 15.4 5
1998 341 22.2 15.4 4.4
1999 356 23.2 15.3 4.5
2000 370 22.2 16.7 5.1
2001 388 23.2 16.7 2.6
2002 346 28.2 12.3 5.5
2003 346 28.2 12.3 5.5
2004 361 26.2 13.8 5
2005 342 28.8 11.9 n/a
2006 363 26.8 13.5 7.7
2007 356 27.0 13.2 9.3
2008 356 24.0 14.8 5.9
2009 358 24.5 11.5 7.3
2010 367 28.0 13.1 9.3
2011 395 26.0 15.1 9.1
2012 386 29.9 12.9 10.1
2013 377 32.8 11.4 9.5
2014 394 33.8 11.6 14.7
2015 401 30.0 13.3 16.2
2016 388 31.0 12.5 16.5
2017 367 31.2 11.7 14.2
2018 379 29.9 12.6 15.6
2019 377 32.0 11.7 14.3
2020 396 31.8 12.4 13.1
2021 395 31.3 12.6 12.4
2022 398 31.7 12.5 n/a
2023 435 34.7 12.5 12

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St. Cloud Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 334 24.0 13.9 n/a
1989 362 26.0 13.9 n/a
1990 289 20.0 14.4 2.4
1991 317 22.0 14.4 0.9
1992 319 20.0 15.9 3.1
1993 345 21.2 16.3 4.1
1994 341 21.2 16.1 2.9
1995 342 22.2 15.4 5
1996 342 22.2 15.4 5
1998 341 22.2 15.4 4.4
1999 356 23.2 15.3 4.5
2000 370 22.2 16.7 5.1
2001 388 23.2 16.7 2.6
2002 346 28.2 12.3 5.5
2003 346 28.2 12.3 5.5
2004 361 26.2 13.8 5
2005 342 28.8 11.9 n/a
2006 363 26.8 13.5 7.7
2007 356 27.0 13.2 9.3
2008 356 24.0 14.8 5.9
2009 358 24.5 11.5 7.3
2010 367 28.0 13.1 9.3
2011 395 26.0 15.1 9.1
2012 386 29.9 12.9 10.1
2013 377 32.8 11.4 9.5
2014 394 33.8 11.6 14.7
2015 401 30.0 13.3 16.2
2016 388 31.0 12.5 16.5
2017 367 31.2 11.7 14.2
2018 379 29.9 12.6 15.6
2019 377 32.0 11.7 14.3
2020 396 31.8 12.4 13.1
2021 395 31.3 12.6 12.4
2022 398 31.7 12.5 n/a
2023 435 34.7 12.5 12

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for St. Cloud Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $220 (2.1%) $10,314 (97.9%) $10,534

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Cloud Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 218th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 270th of 1342 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Cloud Elementary School)59.767.2
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Orange Public Schools)55.651.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Cloud Elementary School)8162.6
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Orange Public Schools)63.157.7
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Cloud Elementary School)75.767.6
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Orange Public Schools)66.763.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Cloud Elementary School)71.555.1
 16.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Orange Public Schools)60.157.4
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Cloud Elementary School)80.480
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Orange Public Schools)71.370
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Cloud Elementary School)75.461.5
 13.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Orange Public Schools)62.155.1
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377435
 15.4%
African American117141
 20.5%
American Indian01
Asian3038
 26.7%
Hispanic7372
 1.4%
Pacific Islander01
White117117
Two or More Races4065
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.3%12%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Cloud Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended St. Cloud Elementary School.

St. Cloud Elementary School ranks 270th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend St. Cloud Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edison Middle School
Middle : Roosevelt Middle School
High : West Orange High School

Students at St. Cloud Elementary School are 32% African American, 27% White, 17% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 9% Asian.


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