- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainfield, NJ
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341314005610
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: Plainfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341314005610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 341314005610 · Plainfield, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 14.6:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (2,077 students)
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dewitt D. Barlow 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 423
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
423 students
What this shows Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School compares
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 161% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 161% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.7%
African American 8.7%
White 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Dewitt D. Barlow 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 Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maxson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarbrook Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dewitt D. Barlow 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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
How many students attend Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
77.2% of students at Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment, in Plainfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School ranks #6 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 Dewitt D. Barlow 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.