- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainfield, NJ
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frederic W. Cook 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 341314005616
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederic W. Cook Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: Plainfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341314005616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-245 students YoY
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-63.0%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-245 students YoY 341314005616 · Plainfield, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 7.1:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (2,077 students)
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-63.0%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Frederic W. Cook 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 198
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
198 students
What this shows Frederic W. Cook Elementary School reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederic W. Cook Elementary School compares
Frederic W. Cook 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 122% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 122% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 4% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.0%
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
White 2.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is more 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 Frederic W. Cook 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maxson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarbrook Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederic W. Cook 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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
How many students attend Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School has 198 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), down 245.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is 7.1:1, which is 40% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 55% 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 Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
65.6% of students at Frederic W. Cook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is African American at 54.0% of enrollment, in Plainfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Frederic W. Cook Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederic W. Cook 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 Frederic W. Cook 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.