Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frederic W. Cook Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School's student population of 392 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#627 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
67%
32%
Black
30%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 is Frederic W. Cook Elementary School's ranking?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is ranked #627 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Frederic W. Cook Elementary School often compared to?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Community School, College Achieve Central Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
392 students attend Frederic W. Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederic W. Cook Elementary School offer ?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Frederic W. Cook Elementary School part of?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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