South Plainfield School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 125 Jackson Avenue in South Plainfield, New Jersey, the South Plainfield School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system serving a thriving suburban community within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Operating across nine distinct campuses, the district provides a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. With an overall enrollment of more than 3,800 students, this non-charter district delivers a cohesive academic pathway designed to foster early childhood development, foundational elementary learning, and comprehensive secondary preparation within a diverse student body.

Underpinning this educational environment is a robust workforce of nearly 1,392 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to instruction, student support, and operational excellence. The district's teaching framework is anchored by approximately 696 full-time classroom teachers, who are supported by over 112 instructional aides and nearly 583 administrative and support personnel. This substantial staffing structure helps ensure well-rounded student services and personalized academic support across every grade level. Parents, students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's offerings can contact the central administration at (908) 754-4620 or visit their official website at spboe.org.
9
Total Schools
3,813
Total Students
696.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Plainfield School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,238
Hispanic1,316
Black400
Asian689
Two or More129
American Indian20
Pacific Islander18
  • Hispanic
    1,316 (34.5%)
  • White
    1,238 (32.5%)
  • Asian
    689 (18.1%)
  • Black
    400 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    129 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    20 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    18 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in South Plainfield School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High1
Other2
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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:9
Students:3,813*
Teachers (FTE):696.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5
Schools in South Plainfield School District
Found 9 Schools