- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Plainfield, NJ
North Plainfield High School
Federal NCES profile for North Plainfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341164005258
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Plainfield High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in North Plainfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Plainfield High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Plainfield High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in North Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: North Plainfield School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341164005258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
North Plainfield High School held near 1,199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 341164005258 · North Plainfield, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,141 enr · 11.5:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West End School (600 students)
North Plainfield High School held near 1,199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
North Plainfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- East End Schoo 451
East End School
451 students
- Stony Brook Sc 272
Stony Brook School
272 students
What this shows North Plainfield High School reports 1,141 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Plainfield High School compares
North Plainfield High 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 63% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,141
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
African American 16.6%
White 7.5%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, North Plainfield High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 North Plainfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Plainfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East End School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stony Brook School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Plainfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,141 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Plainfield High School
How many students attend North Plainfield High School?
North Plainfield High School has 1,141 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,214 (2022-23) → 1,199 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Plainfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Plainfield High School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 North Plainfield High School?
48.1% of students at North Plainfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Plainfield High School?
The largest demographic group at North Plainfield High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in North Plainfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Plainfield High School?
North Plainfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 North Plainfield High School rank among public schools in North Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, North Plainfield High School ranks #5 of 6 public 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 public schools in North Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in North Plainfield School District?
Besides North Plainfield High School, North Plainfield School District also operates West End School (600 students), North Plainfield Middle School (538 students), and Somerset School (485 students). See the North Plainfield School District district page for the complete list.