Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dewitt D. Barlow 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School serves a central area in Plainfield, NJ, covering approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.3 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 0.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dewitt D. Barlow 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 Dewitt D. Barlow 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
#1963 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
89%
35%
Black
9%
14%
White
2%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School's ranking?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is ranked #1963 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
423 students attend Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School offer ?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School part of?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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