- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
West End School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 341164005268 · North Plainfield, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 11.5:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: North Plainfield High School (1,141 students)
West End School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West End School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Plainfie
North Plainfield High School
1,141 students
- This school
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 West End School reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How West End School compares
West 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~600 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.