Charles H. Stillman Elementary School

201 W Fourth St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 331 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 15:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Charles H. Stillman Elementary School's student population of 331 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

Charles H. Stillman 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 Charles H. Stillman Elementary School is 0.18, 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)
#1950 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
36%
10-14%
49%
≤20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
90%
34%
Black
9%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.18
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles H. Stillman Elementary School's ranking?
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School is ranked #1950 out of 2,201 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
331 students attend Charles H. Stillman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Charles H. Stillman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles H. Stillman Elementary School?
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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