Enrollment
600
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Plainfield, NJ
West End School
Federal NCES profile for West End School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341164005268
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West End School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in North Plainfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West End School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West End School ranks #2 of 3 schools in North Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: North Plainfield School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341164005268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West End School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at West End School
West End School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Plainfield, New Jersey, enrolling 600 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 600 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 272 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 600 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among North Plainfield's public schools, it stands alongside East End School (451 students): West End School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.5:1 vs 10.3:1).
North Plainfield School District also operates North Plainfield High School (1,141 students) and North Plainfield Middle School (538 students) alongside West End School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West End School compares
West End School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 52.0% | ▲ 76% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,832
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 600 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
African American 20.8%
White 7.0%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, West End School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Plainfield School District, which includes West End School.
$22,832
Per student
-9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 59.4%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West 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 |
| North Plainfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East End 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 West End School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~600 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West End School
How many students attend West End School?
West End School has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Plainfield, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End School?
The student-teacher ratio at West End 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 West End School?
52.0% of students at West End School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West End School?
The largest demographic group at West End School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in North Plainfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West End School?
West End School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West End School rank among schools in North Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, West End School ranks #2 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.
Is West End School a good school?
West End School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Plainfield School District?
Besides West End School, North Plainfield School District also operates North Plainfield High School (1,141 students), North Plainfield Middle School (538 students), and Somerset School (485 students). See the North Plainfield School District district page for the complete list.
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