Enrollment
317
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+195% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles H. Stillman Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Plainfield, New Jersey, enrolling 317 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.3% of students qualify for free meals, 195% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 317 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Plainfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cresthaven Academy Charter School (621 students): Charles H. Stillman Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 17.3:1).
Plainfield Public School District also operates Plainfield High School (2,077 students) and Hubbard Middle School (737 students) alongside Charles H. Stillman Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles H. Stillman Elementary School compares
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,332
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield Public School District, which includes Charles H. Stillman Elementary School.
$20,332
Per student
-19%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 81.5%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Charles H. Stillman Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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