Serving 384 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School's student population of 384 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles H. Stillman Elementary School is 0.04, 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)6-9%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
98%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
n/a
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
82%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Charles H. Stillman Elementary School?
384 students attend Charles H. Stillman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Charles H. Stillman Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles H. Stillman Elementary School?
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than 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
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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