Plainfield Public School District
10,195 Students
15 Schools
District Overview
Located at 1200 Myrtle Avenue in Plainfield, New Jersey, the Plainfield Public School District is an active, comprehensive public school system situated within a large suburban community in the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Operating 15 educational facilities, the district offers a continuous learning pathway spanning pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Serving a vibrant and diverse student body of over 10,100 learners—including nearly 1,500 early childhood pre-kindergarten students—the district provides tailored academic programming designed to meet the needs of families and students across all grade levels.
Behind this expansive educational framework is a robust workforce of more than 3,250 full-time equivalent personnel, reflecting a strong commitment to classroom instruction and institutional support. The district’s academic backbone features over 1,500 full-time equivalent teachers, reinforced by approximately 367 instructional aides and nearly 1,380 support staff members who oversee essential day-to-day operations and student services. For families, students, and educational researchers examining suburban school infrastructure, the Plainfield Public School District represents a key regional institution equipped with the staffing capacity and instructional breadth necessary to foster long-term student success.
Behind this expansive educational framework is a robust workforce of more than 3,250 full-time equivalent personnel, reflecting a strong commitment to classroom instruction and institutional support. The district’s academic backbone features over 1,500 full-time equivalent teachers, reinforced by approximately 367 instructional aides and nearly 1,380 support staff members who oversee essential day-to-day operations and student services. For families, students, and educational researchers examining suburban school infrastructure, the Plainfield Public School District represents a key regional institution equipped with the staffing capacity and instructional breadth necessary to foster long-term student success.
15
Total Schools
10,195
Total Students
1,502.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 105 |
| Hispanic | 8,296 |
| Black | 1,651 |
| Asian | 41 |
| Two or More | 65 |
| American Indian | 15 |
| Pacific Islander | 22 |
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Hispanic8,296 (81.4%)
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Black1,651 (16.2%)
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White105 (1.0%)
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Two or More65 (0.6%)
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Asian41 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander22 (0.2%)
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American Indian15 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 10 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 3 |
| 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: | 15 |
| Students: | 10,195* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 1,502.3* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.8 |
Schools in Plainfield Public School District
Found 15 Schools
Elementary School K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School K - 5th
Elementary School K - 5th
Elementary School K - 5th
Elementary School K - 5th
737 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
721 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
High School 9th - 12th
High School 7th - 12th
2,077 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th