Cresthaven Academy Charter School

530 West 7th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060

www.cresthavenacademy.org

Charter School 621 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cresthaven Academy Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Plainfield, New Jersey. Serving students in grades K–8, the academy focuses on closing the achievement gap by providing a rigorous academic environment paired with a strong emphasis on character development. Their educational model is built upon high expectations, data-driven instruction, and a structured classroom culture designed to prepare students for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Cresthaven Academy distinguishes itself through its commitment to the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning into the daily curriculum. The school maintains a close-knit community atmosphere and prides itself on fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By prioritizing both academic excellence and personal integrity, the school aims to equip its students with the skills and habits necessary to become community leaders and lifelong learners.

621

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	507
Black	100
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
507 (81.8%)
Black
100 (16.1%)
White
7 (1.1%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Phone:	(908)756-1234
Website:	http://www.cresthavenacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 53