Cedarbrook Elementary School

1049 Central Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 663 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cedarbrook 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 18% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 663 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedarbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cedarbrook Elementary School's student population of 663 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

School Rankings

Cedarbrook Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedarbrook Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1769 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
18%
36%
31%
49%
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
69%
34%
Black
29%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedarbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Cedarbrook Elementary School is ranked #1769 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cedarbrook Elementary School often compared to?
Cedarbrook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles H. Stillman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cedarbrook Elementary School?
663 students attend Cedarbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cedarbrook Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedarbrook Elementary School?
Cedarbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cedarbrook Elementary School offer ?
Cedarbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedarbrook Elementary School part of?
Cedarbrook Elementary School is part of Plainfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 663 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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