Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles H. Stillman 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles H. Stillman Elementary School is centrally located in Plainfield, NJ, serving an attendance zone of approximately 0.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles H. Stillman Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2045 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
89%
35%
Black
10%
14%
White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles H. Stillman Elementary School's ranking?
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School is ranked #2045 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Charles H. Stillman Elementary School often compared to?
Charles H. Stillman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedarbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Charles H. Stillman Elementary School?
317 students attend Charles H. Stillman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Charles H. Stillman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles H. Stillman Elementary School?
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles H. Stillman Elementary School offer ?
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles H. Stillman Elementary School part of?
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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