North Plainfield School District
3,704 Students
6 Schools
District Overview
The North Plainfield School District is a vibrant, fully operational public school system headquartered at 33 Mountain Avenue in North Plainfield, New Jersey. Situated within a large suburban community in the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area, the traditional, non-charter district serves a diverse student body of more than 3,700 pupils across six operational schools. Offering a continuous educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district prepares learners at every stage—starting with over 200 early childhood students in pre-K, progressing through foundational elementary and middle grades, and culminating in a comprehensive high school experience that serves over 300 graduating seniors annually.
To foster student achievement and maintain a supportive learning environment, the district relies on a substantial workforce totaling over 1,120 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The instructional backbone comprises approximately 655 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, complimented by roughly 64 instructional aides and more than 400 support staff members who manage administrative, wellness, and operational needs. For parents seeking a well-resourced community school system, students navigating their academic journeys, or researchers evaluating suburban district infrastructure, North Plainfield School District represents an established, accessible hub of public education in central New Jersey.
To foster student achievement and maintain a supportive learning environment, the district relies on a substantial workforce totaling over 1,120 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The instructional backbone comprises approximately 655 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, complimented by roughly 64 instructional aides and more than 400 support staff members who manage administrative, wellness, and operational needs. For parents seeking a well-resourced community school system, students navigating their academic journeys, or researchers evaluating suburban district infrastructure, North Plainfield School District represents an established, accessible hub of public education in central New Jersey.
6
Total Schools
3,704
Total Students
654.6
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 252 |
| Hispanic | 2,733 |
| Black | 575 |
| Asian | 89 |
| Two or More | 47 |
| American Indian | 6 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic2,733 (73.8%)
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Black575 (15.5%)
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White252 (6.8%)
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Asian89 (2.4%)
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Two or More47 (1.3%)
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American Indian6 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 6 |
| Students: | 3,704* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 654.6* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.7 |
Schools in North Plainfield School District
Found 6 Schools
451 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
1,141 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Middle School 7th - 8th
485 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
272 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
600 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th