Plainfield City School District
- 504 MADISON AVE
- PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060
- (908) 731-4335
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 65.4% | 84.6% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $23,775 | $17,621 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,460 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 564 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,460 | 11.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 41 |
| Kindergarten Students | 610 |
| 1st Grade Students | 599 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 512 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 486 |
| 4th Grade Students | 484 |
| 5th Grade Students | 520 |
| 6th Grade Students | 431 |
| 7th Grade Students | 436 |
| 8th Grade Students | 373 |
| 9th Grade Students | 429 |
| 10th Grade Students | 438 |
| 11th Grade Students | 371 |
| 12th Grade Students | 369 |
| Ungraded Students | 317 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 18 |
| Hispanic | 2,994 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,331 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 58 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,257 |
| Female | 3,181 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 564 | 11.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 26 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 240 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 246 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 51 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 100 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 13 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 2 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 2 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 13 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 104 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 36 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - |
| Student Support Services | 64 |
| Other Support Services Staff | - |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $155,323,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $21,749,000 | 14.0% |
| Property Tax | $18,674,000 | 12.0% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $65,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch | $788,000 | 0.5% |
| Interest Earnings | $20,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,202,000 | 1.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $124,193,000 | 80.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $45,040,000 | 29.0% |
| Special Education Programs | $4,490,000 | 2.9% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $56,874,000 | 36.6% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $1,422,000 | 0.9% |
| School Lunch Programs | $83,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,412,000 | 0.9% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,384,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Programs | $2,449,000 | 1.6% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $11,039,000 | 7.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $9,381,000 | 6.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,376,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,726,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,193,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Other | $126,000 | 0.08% |
| Non-Specified | $1,940,000 | 1.2% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $20,000 | 0.01% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $153,704,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $95,137,000 | 61.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $55,529,000 | 36.1% |
| Student Support | $14,034,000 | 9.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $6,376,000 | 4.1% |
| General Administration Support | $2,203,000 | 1.4% |
| School Administration Support | $6,114,000 | 3.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $16,246,000 | 10.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,984,000 | 3.2% |
| Other Support Services | $5,572,000 | 3.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,038,000 | 2.0% |
| Food Services | $3,038,000 | 2.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 65.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 364 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 58 | 3.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Plainfield City School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 15
- Students: 6,460
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 564
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BOAACD SCHOOL | ||||
209 Berckman St
Plainfield, NJ Public | 9-12 | 71 | 11.8 |  Review This School |
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| CEDARBROOK SCHOOL | ||||
1049 Central Ave
Plainfield, NJ Public | KG-7 | 524 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| CHARLES H. STILLMAN SCHOOL | ||||
201 West Fourth St
Plainfield, NJ Public | KG-6 | 274 | 13.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CLINTON SCHOOL | ||||
West 4th St and Clinton
Plainfield, NJ Public | KG-6 | 295 | 9.8 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| DEWITT D. BARLOW SCHOOL | ||||
E Front and Farragut
Plainfield, NJ Public | KG-6 | 334 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| EMERSON SCHOOL | ||||
305 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ Public | KG-6 | 469 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| EVERGREEN SCHOOL | ||||
1033 Evergreen Ave
Plainfield, NJ Public | KG-6 | 535 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| FREDERIC W. COOK SCHOOL | ||||
739 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ Public | KG-7 | 287 | 13.7 |  2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HUBBARD SCHOOL | ||||
661 West Eighth St
Plainfield, NJ Public | 6-8 | 350 | 9.7 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| JEFFERSON SCHOOL | ||||
1200 Myrtle Ave
Plainfield, NJ Public | KG-6 | 352 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| MAXSON SCHOOL | ||||
920 East Seventh St
Plainfield, NJ Public | 6-8 | 442 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| PAAS SCHOOL | ||||
1700 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ Public | 7-8 | 82 | 7.5 | Review This School |
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| PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
950 Park Ave
Plainfield, NJ Public | 9-12 | 1,638 | 14.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WASHINGTON SCHOOL | ||||
427 Darrow Ave
Plainfield, NJ Public | PK-6 | 530 | 14.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WOODLAND SCHOOL | ||||
730 Central St
Plainfield, NJ Public | KG-6 | 255 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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