Frederic W. Cook Elementary School

739 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frederic W. Cook 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frederic W. Cook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Frederic W. Cook Elementary School's student population of 389 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
389 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Frederic W. Cook 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 Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is 0.47, 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)
#1401 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
67%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Frederic W. Cook Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
15%
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White
2%
39%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frederic W. Cook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frederic W. Cook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frederic W. Cook Elementary School's ranking?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is ranked #1401 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Frederic W. Cook Elementary School often compared to?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Community School, College Achieve Central Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
389 students attend Frederic W. Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederic W. Cook Elementary School offer ?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Frederic W. Cook Elementary School part of?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is part of Plainfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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