- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainfield, NJ
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charles H. Stillman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341314005626
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles H. Stillman 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, Charles H. Stillman Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: Plainfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341314005626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 341314005626 · Plainfield, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 13.2:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (2,077 students)
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Charles H. Stillman 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
- Cedarbrook Ele 671
Cedarbrook Elementary School
671 students
- Washington Com 557
Washington Community School
557 students
- This school 317
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Charles H. Stillman Elementary School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles H. Stillman Elementary School compares
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 87.3% | ▲ 195% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 195% 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
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
African American 9.8%
White 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Charles H. Stillman 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 Charles H. Stillman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maxson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarbrook Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Community School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles H. Stillman 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
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
How many students attend Charles H. Stillman Elementary School?
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Stillman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Stillman 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 Charles H. Stillman Elementary School?
87.3% of students at Charles H. Stillman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles H. Stillman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charles H. Stillman Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in Plainfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles H. Stillman Elementary School?
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles H. Stillman Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H. Stillman Elementary School ranks #1 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 Charles H. Stillman 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.