- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Plainfield, NJ
East End School
Federal NCES profile for East End School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341164005260
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East End School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in North Plainfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East End School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East End School ranks #1 of 3 schools in North Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: North Plainfield School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341164005260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
East End School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 341164005260 · North Plainfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 10.3:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: North Plainfield High School (1,141 students)
East End School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
East End School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Plainfie
North Plainfield High School
1,141 students
- West End Schoo
West End School
600 students
- North Plainfie
North Plainfield Middle School
538 students
- Somerset Schoo
Somerset School
485 students
- This school 451
East End School
451 students
- Stony Brook Sc 272
Stony Brook School
272 students
What this shows East End School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How East End School compares
East End 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 79% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,080
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 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.5%
African American 13.5%
White 4.9%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, East End School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Plainfield School District reports $24,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East End School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West End School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Plainfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stony Brook School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East End School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in North Plainfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about East End School
How many students attend East End School?
East End School has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East End School?
The student-teacher ratio at East End School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East End School?
52.9% of students at East End School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East End School?
The largest demographic group at East End School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment, in North Plainfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East End School?
East End School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 East End School rank among schools in North Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, East End School ranks #1 of 3 schools in North Plainfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in North Plainfield School District?
Besides East End School, North Plainfield School District also operates North Plainfield High School (1,141 students), West End School (600 students), and North Plainfield Middle School (538 students). See the North Plainfield School District district page for the complete list.