- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainfield, NJ
Cedarbrook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedarbrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341314005612
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedarbrook Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedarbrook Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarbrook Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: Plainfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341314005612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Cedarbrook Elementary School grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 341314005612 · Plainfield, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 13.2:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (2,077 students)
Cedarbrook Elementary School grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Cedarbrook Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
2,077 students
- Hubbard Middle 737
Hubbard Middle School
737 students
- Maxson Middle 721
Maxson Middle School
721 students
- This school 671
Cedarbrook Elementary School
671 students
- Washington Com 557
Washington Community School
557 students
- Dewitt D. Barl 423
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
423 students
What this shows Cedarbrook Elementary School reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedarbrook Elementary School compares
Cedarbrook Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 109% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,278
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 671 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.0%
African American 28.0%
Two or More 0.9%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Cedarbrook Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Plainfield Public School District reports $21,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedarbrook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maxson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Community School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedarbrook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Plainfield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedarbrook Elementary School
How many students attend Cedarbrook Elementary School?
Cedarbrook Elementary School has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarbrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarbrook Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedarbrook Elementary School?
61.8% of students at Cedarbrook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedarbrook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedarbrook Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in Plainfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedarbrook Elementary School?
Cedarbrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedarbrook Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarbrook Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Plainfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainfield Public School District?
Besides Cedarbrook Elementary School, Plainfield Public School District also operates Plainfield High School (2,077 students), Hubbard Middle School (737 students), and Maxson Middle School (721 students). See the Plainfield Public School District district page for the complete list.