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Clough Prek Center

409 Bell Rd
Rome, NY 13440
Clough Prek Center serves 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Clough Prek Center's student population of 136 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

The diversity score of Clough Prek Center is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
65%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Clough Prek Center?
136 students attend Clough Prek Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Clough Prek Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clough Prek Center?
Clough Prek Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clough Prek Center offer ?
Clough Prek Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clough Prek Center part of?
Clough Prek Center is part of Rome City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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