Serving 198 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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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Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School's student population of 198 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frederic W. Cook 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 Frederic W. Cook Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1333 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
40%
35%
Black
54%
14%
White
3%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Plainfield Public School District
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 #1333 out of 2,184 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
198 students attend Frederic W. Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederic W. Cook Elementary School?
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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