North Plainfield Borough School District

The North Plainfield Borough School District is located in North Plainfield, NJ and includes 6 schools that serve 3,133 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The North Plainfield Borough School District spends $16,274 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 39% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The North Plainfield Borough School District has 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NJ state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The North Plainfield Borough School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the North Plainfield Borough School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The North Plainfield Borough School District serves 6% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.