Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
87%
32%
Black
11%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
399 students attend Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School offer ?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School part of?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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