North Plainfield Borough School District

District Spending

The North Plainfield Borough School District spends $14,747 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 40% 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 13 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 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.