How do these districts compare?
| Metric | New Brunswick School District | Plainfield Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Brunswick, New Jersey | Plainfield, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 9,690 | 10,097 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 14 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | New Brunswick School District | Plainfield Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,893 | $21,278 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| State Revenue | 74.7% | 81.5% |
| Local Revenue | 14.8% | 9.5% |
New Brunswick School District
Federal State Local
Plainfield Public School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | New Brunswick School District | Plainfield Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| African American | 6.2% | 18.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91.8% | 79.3% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.5% | 70.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | New Brunswick School District | Plainfield Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 28 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 496.5:1 | 376.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.4% | 27.7% |
School Types
New Brunswick School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
Plainfield Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.