- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies
Federal NCES profile for Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341314003041
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies ranks #1 of 6 schools in Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: Plainfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341314003041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 341314003041 · Plainfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 9.4:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (2,077 students)
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies 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 357
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies
357 students
What this shows Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies compares
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 115% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.9%
African American 31.4%
Two or More 1.1%
White 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedarbrook Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies'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 other schools in 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies
How many students attend Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies?
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies?
63.5% of students at Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies?
The largest demographic group at Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment, in Plainfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies?
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies rank among schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies ranks #1 of 6 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 schools in Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainfield Public School District?
Besides Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies, 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.